Time taken to cover a distance

CMAT 2019 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Easy · Time Speed Distance

How much time does Mr.Surya take to cover a distance of 500 m500\text{ m} if he runs at a speed of 25 km/hr25\text{ km/hr}?

  1. A.

    35 sec

  2. B.

    80 sec

  3. C.

    60 sec

  4. D.

    72 sec

Answer

D

Explanation

Given Speed of Surya =25 km/hr=25×518=12518 m/s= 25\text{ km/hr} = 25 \times \frac{5}{18} = \frac{125}{18}\text{ m/s}.

Time taken (T)=Distance TravelledSpeed=50012518=72 sec\text{Time taken } (T) = \frac{\text{Distance Travelled}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{500}{\frac{125}{18}} = 72\text{ sec}

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