Quantitative Aptitude Ques 667

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 $