Question

A boy goes to his school from his house at a speed of 3 km/hr and returns at a speed of 2 km/ hr. If he takes 5 hours in going and coming, the distance between his house and school is :

• A. 6.5 km
• B. 6 km
• C. 5 km
• D. 5.5 km

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 6 km

Let the distance be x km x/3+x/2=5hrs 5x/6=5 x=6km