Vipin travels one-third of the distance of a journey at a speed of 30 km/h and the remaining distance at a speed of 40 km/h. If he took a total of 12 hours to complete the journey, what was the total distance (in km) of the journey?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 432.
Given that
One-third of the distance is traveled at 30 kmph and two-thirds is travelled at 40 kmph
Let the total distance be D
Distance D is traveled in 12 hours
Let it cover one-third of the distance in T hours and rest in 12 -T hours
Formula used
Speed =
According to the question
30 =
And, 40 =
Solving for D we get
D = 432 km
Hence, the total distance (in km) of the journey is 432 km.