Ram rides at the rate of 36 km/h but stops for five minutes to take a drink at the end of every 10 km. Find the time that Ram will take to cover a distance of 84 km.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 180 minutes.
Given that
Ram rides at the rate of 36 km/h but stops for five minutes to take a drink at the end of every 10 km
Total distance to be covered = 84 km
According to the question
The number of stoppage for drinking = 84/10 = 8.4 ≈ 8 stoppage
Extra time = 8 × 5 = 40 minutes
He takes time to complete the distance without stoppage = 84/36 = 2 hours 20 minutes = 140 minutes
Hence, the Total time taken by Ram to complete the distance = 140 + 40 = 180 minutes