Excluding regular stops, an express cargo van tracks at 84 km/h and including stops it tracks at 70 km/h. How many minutes does it stop per hour? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Excluding regular stops, an express cargo van tracks at 84 km/h and including stops it tracks at 70 km/h. How many minutes does it stop per hour?
A. 15 minutes
B. 8 minutes
C. 12 minutes
D. 10 minutes
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Stoppage time per hour = (84 - 70) / 84 = 14 / 84 = 1/6 hour. In minutes = (1/6) * 60 = 10 minutes.

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