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When Geeta increases her speed from \(12\) km/hr to \(20\) km/hr, she takes one hour less than the usual time to cover the distance between her home and office. What is the distance, in kilometres,…

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When Geeta increases her speed from 1212 km/hr to 2020 km/hr, she takes one hour less than the usual time to cover the distance between her home and office. What is the distance, in kilometres, between her home and office?
  1. 15
  2. 16
  3. 8
  4. 30

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 30

The home-to-office distance is 3030 km. For a distance dd, the time saved is d12−d20=d30\frac{d}{12}-\frac{d}{20}=\frac{d}{30} hours, so a saving of one hour gives d=30d=30. A result of 1515 km would give a saving of half an hour.

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