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Aptitude · Q399

Speed Time And Distance

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 399

Q399

Walking at 60% of his usual speed, a man reaches his destination 1 hour 40 minutes late. His usual time (in hours) to reach the destination is:

A.
B.
Answer
C.
D.

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:

Let the speed of the man be 5x
60% of the speed = 5x × = 3x
Ratio of speed of man before and after = 5x : 3x
As we know, speed is inversely proportional to time.
Time ratio of man before and after = 3x : 5x
According to the question
5x - 3x = 1 hr 40 min
5x - 3x =
2x =
x =
x = hr
Required time = 3x = 3 × = hr