Two cars start from the same spot and travel along perpendicular roads. One travels at 30 km/h and the other at 40 km/h. Find the distance between them after 1 hour. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two cars start from the same spot and travel along perpendicular roads. One travels at 30 km/h and the other at 40 km/h. Find the distance between them after 1 hour.
A. 45 km
B. 60 km
C. 55 km
D. 50 km
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In 1 hour, the first car travels 30 km and the second car travels 40 km. Direct distance = sqrt(30^2 + 40^2) = sqrt(900 + 1600) = sqrt(2500) = 50 km.

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A man walking at 5 km/h notices a train 100 meters long passing him from behind in 6 seconds. What is the speed of the train?
A. 75 km/h
B. 70 km/h
C. 65 km/h
D. 60 km/h

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Relative speed = 100 / 6 = 50/3 m/s = (50/3) * (18/5) = 60 km/h. Since the train passes him from behind (same direction), Relative Speed = Speed of train - Speed of man => 60 = Speed of train - 5 => Speed of train = 65 km/h.

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A person walks from his house to his office at a speed of 4 km/h and reaches 10 minutes late. If he walks at 5 km/h, he reaches 5 minutes early. Find the distance between his house and office.
A. 6 km
B. 4 km
C. 5 km
D. 8 km

Correct Answer: Option C


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A car travels a distance of 360 km at a uniform speed. If the speed is reduced by 10 km/h, it takes 2 hours longer. Find the original speed.
A. 55 km/h
B. 45 km/h
C. 50 km/h
D. 40 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


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