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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Speed, Time and Distance Question Bank Speed Time and Distance (II)

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    The distance between places A and B is 999km. An express train leaves place A at 6 : 00 am and runs at a speed of 55.5 km/h. The train on the way for 1 h 20 min. It reaches B at

    A) 1 : 20 am

    B) 12 : 00 pm

    C) 6 : 00 pm

    D) 11 : 00 pm

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Time taken to cover the distance of 999 km at the rate of 55.5 km/h \[=\frac{999}{55.5}=18\,h\] But, it stops on the way for 1h 20 min. Thus, it's time to reach at B \[=6:00\,\text{am}+18\,h+1\,h\] \[20\min =1:20\,\text{am}\]


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