The speed of two runners are in the ratio 3 : 5. If the first runner takes 40 seconds to complete a loop, how much time does the second runner take? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The speed of two runners are in the ratio 3 : 5. If the first runner takes 40 seconds to complete a loop, how much time does the second runner take?
A. 26 seconds
B. 22 seconds
C. 28 seconds
D. 24 seconds
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ratio of speeds = 3:5, so ratio of times taken = 5:3. Given 5 parts = 40 seconds => 1 part = 8 seconds. Time taken by the second runner = 3 parts = 3 * 8 = 24 seconds.

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Question #1
A runner tracks a circular field loop course of radius 70 meters. If his speed registers at 20 m/s, find the total loop rounds completed by him in 2 minutes 12 seconds.
A. 7 rounds
B. 8 rounds
C. 6 rounds
D. 5 rounds

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Circumference = 2 * (22/7) * 70 = 440 meters. Time = 2 minutes 12 seconds = 132 seconds. Total distance wrapped = Speed * Time = 20 * 132 = 2640 meters. Number of loop rounds completed = 2640 / 440 = 6 rounds.

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Question #2
A jogger covers a distance of 18 km in 2 hours. If he runs at 1.5 times his original speed, how much time will he take to cover a distance of 27 km?
A. 3 hours
B. 2.5 hours
C. 1.5 hours
D. 2 hours

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Original speed = 18 / 2 = 9 km/h. New speed = 1.5 * 9 = 13.5 km/h. Time needed for 27 km = 27 / 13.5 = 2 hours.

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A motorist covers a distance of 180 km at 45 km/h and returns at 60 km/h. Find the total time spent for the entire round trip.
A. 8 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 9 hours
D. 7 hours

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Time for outward journey = 180 / 45 = 4 hours. Time for return journey = 180 / 60 = 3 hours. Total time = 4 + 3 = 7 hours.

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