The ratio of speeds of a car, a train and a bus is 5 : 9 : 4. The average speed of the car, the train and the bus together is 60 km/h. What is the average speed of the car and the bus together? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The ratio of speeds of a car, a train and a bus is 5 : 9 : 4. The average speed of the car, the train and the bus together is 60 km/h. What is the average speed of the car and the bus together?
A. 50 km/h
B. 45 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 54 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let the speeds be 5x, 9x, and 4x. Average speed of all three = (5x + 9x + 4x) / 3 = 18x / 3 = 6x = 60 km/h => x = 10. Speed of car = 50 km/h, speed of bus = 40 km/h. Average speed of car and bus = (50 + 40) / 2 = 45 km/h.

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Question #1
A car covers a certain distance at an average speed of 50 km/h in 6 hours. At what speed must it travel to cover the same distance in 5 hours?
A. 60 km/h
B. 55 km/h
C. 65 km/h
D. 70 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Distance = 50 * 6 = 300 km. New required speed = 300 / 5 = 60 km/h.

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Question #2
A vehicle runs at an average speed of 54 km/h. It wraps the first half of the trip duration in 2 hours and the second half duration at 66 km/h. Find the time spent on the second half duration.
A. 1.5 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 2.5 hours
D. 3 hours

Correct Answer: Option B


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A train 140 meters long is traveling at 72 km/h. How long will it take to cross a platform 220 meters long?
A. 20 seconds
B. 18 seconds
C. 22 seconds
D. 16 seconds

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Speed of train = 72 * (5/18) = 20 m/s. Total distance = 140 + 220 = 360 meters. Time taken = 360 / 20 = 18 seconds.

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