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. 120 km/h
B. 140 km/h
C. 150 km/h
D. 100 km/h
Answer: Option A
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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A truck covers a distance of 240 km in 4 hours. How much time will it take to cover a distance of 180 km at the same speed?
A. 4.0 hours
B. 2.5 hours
C. 3.5 hours
D. 3.0 hours

Correct Answer: Option D


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B. 64 km/h
C. 80 km/h
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Correct Answer: Option D


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A vehicle runs at 30 km/h for 3 hours and 60 km/h for the next 2 hours. Find the average speed for the whole journey.
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B. 48 km/h
C. 42 km/h
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Correct Answer: Option C


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