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

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    Sunil covers a distance by walking for 6 h. While returning his speed decreases by 1 km/h and he takes 9 h to cover the same distance. What was his speed in return journey?

    A) 2 km/h

    B) 3 km/h

    C) 5 km/h

    D) Can't be determined

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Let the speed in return journey be x km/h. Then, \[6\,(x+1)=9x\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[3x=6\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=2\] Hence, the speed in return journey is 2 km/h.


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