Asked in HEC Phase I 2017 2017Moderate

One wheel has a diameter of 30 inches and a second wheel has a diameter of 20 inches. The first wheel travels certain distance revolution in 240 revolutions. In how many revolutions did the second wheel travel the same distance?

Correct answer: C. 360

  • A. 170
  • B. 160
  • C. 360
  • D. 420

Explanation

The ratio of diameters is 30:20=3:2.The circumferences are also in the same ratio of diameters.The first wheel travels the distance in 240 revolutions.So the second wheel travels the same distance in 240×3/2=360 Revolutions.

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