SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 01/12/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q44

A car can finish a certain journey in 10 hours at a speed of 42 kmph. In order to cover the same distance in 7 hours, the speed of the car (km/h) must be increased by

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct option is 3.

speed = 

distance = speed × time = 10 × 42 = 420 km

to cover the same distance in 7 hours

speed =  = 60 Km/h

increase in speed = 60 - 42 =18 km/h