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A train running at 7/11 of its own speed reached a place in 22 hrs. How much time could be saved if the train runs at its own speed?1. 7 hrs2. 8 hrs3. 14 hrs4. 16 hrs |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 8 hrs Given: The new speed of the train = 7/11 × old speed of the train With new speed, time taken to reach the place = 22 hours Concept used: When traveling the same distance, Speed ∝ (1/time) Calculation: Let the old speed be SO and the new speed be SN Let the old time taken be TO and new time taken be TN SN = (7/11) × SO ⇒ SN ∶ SO = 7 ∶ 11 ⇒ TN ∶ TO = 11 ∶ 7 With new speed, time taken to reach, TN = 11x = 22 hrs ⇒ x = 2 hrs The time that could be saved by him if the train runs on time = 11x – 7x = 4x ⇒ 4x = 4 × 2 = 8 hours. ∴ The time that can be saved by running with old speed is 8 hours. |
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