SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

A train takes 1 hour 10 minutes to travel between two stations P and Q. If it travels at 57\frac{5}{7} of its usual speed, what time will it take to travel between P and Q?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1 hr 38 min.

1 hour 10 min = 70 minutes

Time is inversely proportional to speed

New time = (7/5) × 70

= 98 minutes

= 1 hour 38 minutes