SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 20/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

A balloon leaves from a point P rises at a uniform speed. After 6 minutes, an observer situated at a distance of 450√3 metres from point P observes that angle of elevation of the balloon is 60o. Assume that point of observation and point P are on the same level. What is the speed (in m/s) of the balloon?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2. i.e. 3.75

h = 450 × 3 = 1350 m

Speed of Baloon = 

= 3.75 metre/second