By Poonam

Verified by Ajay Kumar

A train covers 100 km at a speed of 50 km/h. Due to track repair, it reduces its speed by 40% for the next 60 km. What is the total time taken for the full journey?

  1. 2 hours

  2. 4 hours

  3. 5 hours

  4. 10 hours

Answer: B

Solution

Time for the first 100 km=100/50=2 hours. Reduced speed=50×60%=30 km/h. Time for the next 60 km=60/30=2 hours. Total=4 hours.

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