Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Time, Speed and Distance

Question:

A train takes 1 hour 40 mins. to travel b/w P and Q.  If it travels at \(\frac{2}{7}\) of its usual speed, how long will it take to travel b/w P and Q?

Options:

4 hours 40 mins.

5 hours 50 mins.

6 hours 30 mins.

4 hours 30 mins.

Correct Answer:

5 hours 50 mins.

Explanation:

S ∝ \(\frac{1}{t}\)

Speed    →   7    :     2

Time      →   2     :     7

                   ↓            ↓

                 ×50       ×50      

                   ↓            ↓

               100 min   350 mins

               (given)

⇒ Train will take = \(\frac{350}{60}\) = 5 hours 50 mins.