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Q: Robert is traveling on his cycle and has calculated to reach point A at 2 p.m. if he travels at 10 km/hr; he will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 15 km/hr. At what speed must he travel to reach A at 1 p.m. ?

  • 1
    20 kmph
  • 2
    18 kmph
  • 3
    12 kmph
  • 4
    16 kmph
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Answer : 3. "12 kmph"
Explanation :

Answer: C) 12 kmph Explanation: Let the distance traveled be x km.Then, x/10 - x/15 = 23x - 2x = 60 => x = 60 km.Time taken to travel 60 km at 10 km/hr = 60/10 = 6 hrs.So, Robert started 6 hours before 2. p.m. i.e., at 8 a.m.Required speed = 60/5 = 12 kmph.

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