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Aptitude · Q94

Speed Time And Distance

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 94

Q94

A car traveled first 36 km at 6 km/h faster than the usual speed, but it returned the same distance at 6 km/h slower than usual speed. I the total time taken by car is 8 hours, for how many hours does it traveled at the faster speed ?

A.
4 hours
B.
3 hours
C.
2 hours
Answer
D.
1 hours

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Let the original speed be S then,
Total time taken,
   = 8 hours
On solving the equation, we get
S = 12, -3
Then possible value of S = 12 km/h.
Thus, time taken by car at faster speed =   = 2 hours