SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 50

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q50

How much time a person take to cover a distance of 300 metre, if he runs at a speed of 10 km/h?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1 min 48 sec

Formula used 

Speed =  Distance covered/Time taken

Given that

The distance covered = 300 m

Speed = 10 km/h = 50/18 m/s

Calculation

⇒ (50/18) = 300/Time

⇒ TIme = 300 × 18/50

⇒ Time = 6 × 18 = 108 sec = 1min 48 sec