Walking at 4/5 of his normal pace, an official is 12 minutes late to his assignment station. Find his usual baseline time. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Walking at 4/5 of his normal pace, an official is 12 minutes late to his assignment station. Find his usual baseline time.
A. 56 minutes
B. 48 minutes
C. 44 minutes
D. 52 minutes
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
New speed = 4/5 of usual speed => New time = 5/4 of usual time. Difference = 1/4 of usual time = 12 minutes. Usual time = 12 * 4 = 48 minutes.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Time Speed and Distance Questions

Question #1
A commuter covers 40% of his total journey distance at 40 km/h and the remaining 60% at 60 km/h. Find his average speed for the whole journey.
A. 52 km/h
B. 48 km/h
C. 54 km/h
D. 50 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Let total distance be 100 km. Time for first part = 40 / 40 = 1 hour. Time for second part = 60 / 60 = 1 hour. Total distance = 100 km, Total time = 2 hours. Average speed = 100 / 2 = 50 km/h.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance
Question #2
A train 150 meters long is running at a speed of 90 km/h. How long will it take to cross a platform 200 meters long?
A. 16 seconds
B. 12 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 14 seconds

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Speed of train = 90 * (5/18) = 25 m/s. Total distance = 150 + 200 = 350 meters. Time taken = 350 / 25 = 14 seconds.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance
Question #3
Excluding institutional stops, the speed of an intercity coach is 72 km/h and including stops it is 60 km/h. For how many minutes does the coach stop per hour?
A. 8 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 12 minutes
D. 15 minutes

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Stoppage time per hour = (72 - 60) / 72 = 12 / 72 = 1/6 hour. In minutes = (1/6) * 60 = 10 minutes.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance