Question: If a train runs at 30 km/h it reaches its destination late by 9 min. If it runs at 36 km/h it is late by only 3 min. The correct time for the train to complete its journey is
Options:
A) 20 min
B) 24 min
C) 27 min
D) 26 min
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Let the correct time to complete the journey be x min.
Distance covered in $ (x+9) $ min at 30 km/h.
Distance covered in $ (x+3) $ in 36 km/h.
$ \therefore $ $ \frac{x+9}{60}\times 30=\frac{x+3}{60}\times 36 $
$ x=27\min $