The speed of a train is 20% more than the speed of a car. Both start from city P at the same time and reach city Q, 120 km away, at the same time. On the way, the train stops for 10 minutes at various stations. What is the speed of the car? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The speed of a train is 20% more than the speed of a car. Both start from city P at the same time and reach city Q, 120 km away, at the same time. On the way, the train stops for 10 minutes at various stations. What is the speed of the car?
A. 100 km/h
B. 150 km/h
C. 120 km/h
D. 140 km/h
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let car speed be c, then train speed is 1.2c. Time difference = 120/c - 120/(1.2c) = 10/60 hour = 1/6 hour. 120/c * (1 - 1/1.2) = 1/6 => 120/c * (0.2/1.2) = 1/6 => 120/c * (1/6) = 1/6 => c = 120 km/h.

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Correct Answer: Option D


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A. 20 seconds
B. 22 seconds
C. 18 seconds
D. 16 seconds

Correct Answer: Option C


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A train 125 meters long passes a man running at 5 km/h in the same direction in 10 seconds. Find the speed of the train.
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