Question: A certain distance is covered at a certain speed. If half of this distance is covered in double the time, then what is the ratio of the two speeds?
Options:
A) 4 : 1
B) 1 : 4
C) 1 : 2
D) 2 : 1
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Let $ xkm $ be covered in $ yh. $
First speed $ =\frac{x}{y}km/h $
New speed $ =\frac{\frac{x}{2}}{2y}=\frac{x}{4y} $
$ \therefore $ Ratio $ =\frac{x/y}{x/4y}=4:1 $