Multiple choice

(\text{Walking } \frac{9}{13} \text{ of usual speed a person takes 16 minutes more to cover a certain distance. Find the actual speed of person (in km/hr)})

  1. 32

  2. 34

  3. 36

  4. 38

  5. Data inadequate
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The person walks at 9/13 of usual speed and takes 16 minutes more. We can find the ratio of times (13:9 or 9:4 excess), but without knowing either the usual time or the distance, we cannot determine the actual speed in km/hr. The data is inadequate.

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