SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

An athlete crosses a distance of 900 m in 10 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 5.4 km/h

Distance = 900 m or 0.9k m

Time taken = 10 minutes or 1 / 6 hour

Speed = Distance / time taken

Speed = 0.9 / (1 / 6)

Speed = 0.9 × 6 = 5.4km/h