SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

Mohan covers a distance of 2.5 km by scooter at the rate of 30 km/h. The time taken by Mohan to cover the given distance in minutes is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 5

Understanding

Tricks

To convert speed in m/s 

multiply into speed by 5/18

Application

Distance = 2.5 km speed = 30km/h

we know

speed = distance/time

30 × 5/18 = 2.5 × 1000/t

t = (2500 × 18)/(30 × 5)

t = 300 sec

Now

300 sec = 5 min