A cyclist covers 400 meters in 1 minute 20 seconds. What is his speed in km/h? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A cyclist covers 400 meters in 1 minute 20 seconds. What is his speed in km/h?
A. 15 km/h
B. 24 km/h
C. 18 km/h
D. 20 km/h
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Time = 1 minute 20 seconds = 80 seconds. Speed = 400 / 80 = 5 m/s. In km/h = 5 * (18/5) = 18 km/h.

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A train 250 meters long takes 30 seconds to cross a man running at 6 km/h in the opposite direction. Find the speed of the train.
A. 42 km/h
B. 36 km/h
C. 30 km/h
D. 24 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Relative speed = 250 / 30 = 25/3 m/s = (25/3) * (18/5) = 30 km/h. In opposite directions, Relative Speed = Speed of train + Speed of man => 30 = Speed of train + 6 => Speed of train = 24 km/h.

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A man covers a distance of 24 km in 3 hours. If he doubles his speed, how much time will he take to cover a distance of 32 km?
A. 1 hour
B. 3 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 4 hours

Correct Answer: Option C


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A sound wave travels at 330 m/s. How long does it take to cover a distance of 3.3 km?
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B. 14 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 8 seconds

Correct Answer: Option C


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