The speeds of two cars are in the ratio 5 : 4. If they cover the same distance, and the slower car takes 2.5 hours, how much time does the faster car take? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The speeds of two cars are in the ratio 5 : 4. If they cover the same distance, and the slower car takes 2.5 hours, how much time does the faster car take?
A. 1.8 hours
B. 2.4 hours
C. 2.0 hours
D. 2.2 hours
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ratio of speeds = 5:4, so ratio of times taken = 4:5. The slower car corresponds to 5 parts = 2.5 hours => 1 part = 0.5 hours. Time for the faster car = 4 parts = 4 * 0.5 = 2 hours.

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A boat moves upstream at 8 km/h and downstream at 14 km/h. Find the speed of the river current.
A. 2.5 km/h
B. 3.5 km/h
C. 3.0 km/h
D. 4.0 km/h

Correct Answer: Option C


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