The speeds of two cars are in the ratio 4 : 3. If they cover the same distance, and the slower car takes 2 hours, how much time does the faster car take? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The speeds of two cars are in the ratio 4 : 3. If they cover the same distance, and the slower car takes 2 hours, how much time does the faster car take?
A. 1.6 hours
B. 1.8 hours
C. 1.2 hours
D. 1.5 hours
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ratio of speeds = 4:3, so ratio of times taken = 3:4. The slower car corresponds to 4 parts = 2 hours => 1 part = 0.5 hours. Time for the faster car = 3 parts = 3 * 0.5 = 1.5 hours.

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A field clerk walking at 5 km/h handles a regular sector. If he steps up to run at 10 km/h, he takes 24 minutes less across the course stretch. Find the absolute distance profile.
A. 4.0 km
B. 3.5 km
C. 4.5 km
D. 5.0 km

Correct Answer: Option A


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C. 46 km/h
D. 50 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


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B. 55 km/h
C. 70 km/h
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