Multiple choice

The distance between places A and B is 999 km. An express train leaves place A at 6 am and runs at a speed of 55.5 km/hr. The train stops on the way for 1 hr. 20 min. It reaches B at-

  1. 1:20 am

  2. 12 pm

  3. 6 pm

  4. 11 pm

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Total time needed = distance/speed = 999/55.5 = 18 hours. With a stop of 1 hour 20 minutes, total journey time = 18 hours + 1 hour 20 minutes = 19 hours 20 minutes. Starting from 6 am, adding 19 hours 20 minutes gives 1:20 am the next day.