Walking at 7/9 of his baseline typical speed, a courier agent reaches his office terminal 12 minutes late. Find his typical baseline time parameter. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Walking at 7/9 of his baseline typical speed, a courier agent reaches his office terminal 12 minutes late. Find his typical baseline time parameter.
A. 42 minutes
B. 38 minutes
C. 46 minutes
D. 50 minutes
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
New speed = 7/9 of usual speed => New time = 9/7 of usual time. Difference = 2/7 of usual time = 12 minutes. 1/7 of usual time = 6 minutes => Usual time = 42 minutes.

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