A person has to cover a distance of 96 k

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Time, Speed and Distance

Question:

A person has to cover a distance of 96 km. If he increases his speed by 4 km/hr he reaches 4 hour early. Find his initial speed (in km/hr).

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Let the initial speed = x km/hr

ATQ,

$\frac{96}{x}-\frac{96}{x+4}=4$

let x = 8 (by using option)

$\frac{96}{8}-\frac{96 }{12}=4$

12 – 8 = 4 (satisfied)

so, x = 8