Quantitative Aptitude

Time, Speed and Distance

2,165 Questions
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Time, Speed and Distance Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Compare the two quantities in A and B. Mr. X covered a part of his journey at a speed of 40 kmph and the rest at a speed of 50 kmph. Mr. Y covered a part of his journey at a speed of 50 kmph and the rest at a speed of 40 kmph. Quantity A Quantity B Average speed of x Average speed of y

  1. Quantity A is greater than quantity B.

  2. Quantity B is greater than quantity A.

  3. Both quantities are equal.

  4. The relationship between the quantities cannot be determined.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Average speed depends on the distance covered at each speed. Since the problem does not specify the distance covered at each speed (e.g., is it half the distance or half the time?), the average speed cannot be determined.

Multiple choice

Directions: Compare the two quantities in A and B. Mr. A can cover D km in eight hours. Mr. B, whose speed is 20% more than that of A, can cover a distance, which is 20% less than D km, in t hours. Quantity A Quantity B t 6 hours

  1. Quantity A is greater than quantity B.

  2. Quantity B is greater than quantity A.

  3. Both quantities are equal.

  4. The relationship between the quantities cannot be determined.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A speed = D/8. B speed = 1.2 * (D/8) = 0.15D. B distance = 0.8D. Time t = Distance/Speed = 0.8D / 0.15D = 80/15 = 5.33 hours. Since 5.33 < 6, Quantity B is greater.