A person travels a distance of 120 km at 40 km/h and returns at 60 km/h. Find the total time spent for the entire round trip. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person travels a distance of 120 km at 40 km/h and returns at 60 km/h. Find the total time spent for the entire round trip.
A. 5 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 7 hours
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Time for onward journey = 120 / 40 = 3 hours. Time for return journey = 120 / 60 = 2 hours. Total time = 3 + 2 = 5 hours.

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A. 45 km/h
B. 30 km/h
C. 40 km/h
D. 36 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


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B. 70 minutes
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