Walking at 6/7 of his usual speed, a man is 15 minutes late to his destination. What is his usual time to reach the destination? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Walking at 6/7 of his usual speed, a man is 15 minutes late to his destination. What is his usual time to reach the destination?
A. 100 minutes
B. 90 minutes
C. 120 minutes
D. 75 minutes
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
New speed = 6/7 of usual speed => New time = 7/6 of usual time. Difference = 1/6 of usual time = 15 minutes. Usual time = 15 * 6 = 90 minutes.

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Question #1
Two locomotive train units 150 meters and 100 meters long are running along parallel track loops in identical directions at speeds of 56 km/h and 46 km/h respectively. In what timeframe will the faster train clear the slower train completely?
A. 80 seconds
B. 100 seconds
C. 110 seconds
D. 90 seconds

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Total path distance = 150 + 100 = 250 meters. Relative speed index in same direction = 56 - 46 = 10 km/h = 10 * (5/18) = 25/9 m/s. Time required = 250 / (25/9) = 250 * 9 / 25 = 90 seconds.

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Question #2
Walking at 4/5 of his normal pace, a student is 8 minutes late. Find his usual time.
A. 32 minutes
B. 28 minutes
C. 36 minutes
D. 40 minutes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
New speed = 4/5 of usual speed => New time = 5/4 of usual time. Difference = 1/4 of usual time = 8 minutes. Usual time = 8 * 4 = 32 minutes.

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Question #3
The speed of a train is 20% more than the speed of a car. Both start from city P at the same time and reach city Q, 120 km away, at the same time. On the way, the train stops for 10 minutes at various stations. What is the speed of the car?
A. 100 km/h
B. 150 km/h
C. 140 km/h
D. 120 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Let car speed be c, then train speed is 1.2c. Time difference = 120/c - 120/(1.2c) = 10/60 hour = 1/6 hour. 120/c * (1 - 1/1.2) = 1/6 => 120/c * (0.2/1.2) = 1/6 => 120/c * (1/6) = 1/6 => c = 120 km/h.

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