SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 75

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

A car covers a certain distance at a speed of 48 km/hr in 14 hours. How much time it will take to cover the same distance at the speed of 84 km/hr?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 8 hr.

Understanding/Application

Speed = Distance/Time

Case  1 -

Speed = 48 km/hr

Time = 14 hr

Distance = 48(14) = 672 km

Case 2 - 

Distance = 672 km

Speed = 84 km/hr

Time = 672/84 = 8 hr