A man covers 1/3rd of his journey at 20 km/h and the remaining 2/3rd at 40 km/h. If the total distance is 120 km, find the total time taken for the journey. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man covers 1/3rd of his journey at 20 km/h and the remaining 2/3rd at 40 km/h. If the total distance is 120 km, find the total time taken for the journey.
A. 3.5 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 4.5 hours
D. 4 hours
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
First part distance = 120 / 3 = 40 km. Time1 = 40 / 20 = 2 hours. Remaining distance = 80 km. Time2 = 80 / 40 = 2 hours. Total time = 2 + 2 = 4 hours.

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A person crosses a 500-meter long bridge in 4 minutes. Find his speed in km/h.
A. 8.0 km/h
B. 6.5 km/h
C. 8.5 km/h
D. 7.5 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Time = 4 minutes = 240 seconds. Speed = 500 / 240 = 25/12 m/s. In km/h = (25/12) * (18/5) = 5 * 1.5 = 7.5 km/h.

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A person covers a distance of 120 km at 30 km/h and another 80 km at 40 km/h. Find his average speed for the full journey.
A. 35.0 km/h
B. 32.2 km/h
C. 33.33 km/h
D. 34.5 km/h

Correct Answer: Option C


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B. 8.4 km/h
C. 7.2 km/h
D. 10 km/h

Correct Answer: Option C


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