Multiple choice

The fuel consumed by a motorcycle during a journey while traveling at various speeds is indicated in the graph below:

The distances covered during four laps of the journey are listed in the table below:

Lap Distance (kilometers) Average speed
(kilometers per hour)
P 15 15
Q 75 45
R 40 75
S 10 10

From the given data, we can conclude that the fuel consumed per kilometre was least during the lap

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. R

  4. S

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Since fuel consumpation\litre is asked and not total fuel consumed , only average speed is relevant. Maximum efficiency comes at 45 km /hr, So least fuel consumer per litre in lap Q.