Time and Distance Questions

FACTS  AND  FORMULAE  FOR  TIME  AND  DISTANCE

1.Speed = DistanceTime,  Time=DistanceSpeed, Distance= Speed×Time 

 

2. x km/hr = x×518 m/sec

 

3. x m/sec = x×185 km/hr

4. If the ratio of the speeds of A and B is a:b , then the ratio of the times taken by them to cover the same distance is or b : a

5. Suppose a man covers a certain distance at x km/ hr and an equal distance at y km/hr . Then, the average speed during the whole journey is 2xyx+ykm/hr.

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A bus moves at a speed of 84 km/hr after repairing and moves at a speed of 56 km/hr before repairing. It covers 2x distance in 8 hours after repairing.How much time (in hours) will it take to cover x distance before repairing?

A) 8 B) 5
C) 6 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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If a taxi going at 40 km/hr takes 25 minutes to travel a certain distance, by how much should it increase its speed (in km/hr) to travel the same distance in 20 minutes?

A) 50 B) 5
C) 25 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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The distance between two places can be covered in 3.5hrs at a speed of 62 kmph. If the speed is increased by 8 kmph, how much time would be saved?

A) 20 min B) 24 min
C) 15 min D) 30 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24 min

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A car travels from A to B with 40 Km/h and returns from B to A with 60 Km/h. Its average speed during the whole journey is

A) 48 km/h B) 50 km/h
C) 45 km/h D) 60 km/h
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48 km/h

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A 800 metres long train is running at the speed of 90 km/hr. If it crosses a bridge in 50 seconds, then what is the length (in metres) of the bridge?

A) 250 B) 300
C) 350 D) 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 450

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Ram travels 4/9th of the total journey by bus, 5/18th by rail and the remaining 10 km on foot. Find the distance of total journey.

 

A) 42 km B) 90 km
C) 36 km D) 18 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36 km

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To cover a distance of 333 km in 2 hours by a car, what should be the average speed of the car (in meter/second)?

A) 166.5 B) 46.25
C) 83.25 D) 92.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 46.25

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A car travels a certain distance at 24 km/h and comes back at 36 km/h. Find the average speed for total journey.

A) 28.8 km/hr B) 30 km/hr
C) 27.6 km/hr D) 31.2 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.8 km/hr

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