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Ram covers half of the distance at usual speed. Due to snow fall his speed reduces to two-third of the usual speed, after covering 30% of the distance his speed reduces to one-third of the usual speed due to low visibility. Due to this, he reached 9 hours late at the destination. If the total distance to reach the destination is 540 kms, then find the actual speed of Ram.1. 44 km/hr2. 30 km/hr3. 33 km/hr4. 40 km/hr |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 33 km/hr Given: Total distance = 540 kms Delay due to reduction in speed = 9 hours Formula used: Time = Distance/Speed Calculations: Let the actual speed of Ram be s km/hr. According to question, Difference between usual time and delayed time = 9 hours ⇒ {(270/s) + (30% of 540)/(2s/3) + (20% of 540)/(s/3)} - (540/s) = 9 ⇒ {(270/s) + (162 × 3)/(2s) + (108 × 3)/s} - (540/s) = 9 ⇒ {(270/s) + (243)/(s) + (324)/s} - (540/s) = 9 ⇒ (270 + 243 + 324 - 540)/s = 9 ⇒ s = 33 km/hr ∴ The actual speed of Ram is 33 km/hr. |
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