Barkat is travelling on his cycle and has calculated to reach point A at 2 P.M. if he travels at 10 kmph; he will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 15 kmph. At what speed must he travel to reach A at 1 P.M. ?
Correct answer: C. 12 kmph
- A. 8 kmph
- B. 11 kmph
- C. 12 kmph
- D. 14 kmph
Explanation
The two travel times differ by 2 h, so D/10 h - D/15 h = 2 h, giving D = 60 km. Reaching at 1 P.M. requires 5 h, so the speed is 60 km ÷ 5 h = 12 km/h; 11 km/h is a likely estimate rather than the exact value.
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