A truck covers a distance of 550 metres in 1 minute whereas a bus covers a distance of 33 kms in 45 minutes… · ABC26GN3620

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Time and Distance

A truck covers a distance of 550 metres in 1 minute whereas a bus covers a distance of 33 kms in 45 minutes. The ratio of their speeds is

(a)3 : 4

(b)4 : 3

(c)3 : 5

(d)50 : 3

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

Ratio of speeds $=\left(\frac{550}{60} \times \frac{18}{5}\right):\left(\frac{33}{45} \times 60\right)=33: 44=3: 4$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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