ABC26GN3772 · Time and Distance

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Time and Distance · Exam: 2016 · Marks: · Difficulty:

A vehicle travels at the rate of 80 kmph. What distance will it travel in 15 minutes?
(a)20000 metre
(b)25000 metre
(c)24000 metre
(d)22000 metre
Answer
Answer (as printed): A
Explanation
Speed of vehicle = 80 kmph $$=\left(\frac{80\times1000}{60}\right)\text{m/min}=\left(\frac{4000}{3}\right)\text{m/min}.$$ $$\therefore \text{Required distance} = \left(\frac{4000}{3}\times15\right) = 20000\text{ meter}$$

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

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