Multiple choice

A bus without stopping travels at an average speed of 60 km/hr and with stoppages at an average speed of 40 km/hr. What is the total time taken by the bus for stoppages on a route of length 300km?

  1. 4 hours

  2. 3 hours

  3. 2.5 hours

  4. 3.5 hours
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Time without stopping = 300/60 = 5 hours. Time with stopping = 300/40 = 7.5 hours. The difference (7.5 - 5 = 2.5 hours) represents total stoppage time. Option C is correct.

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