Question

A bus travels at 100 km/h for the first 1/2 hour. Later it travels at 80 km/h. Find the time taken by the bus to travel 290 km.

• A. 4 hours
• B. 3.5 hours
• C. 3 hours
• D. 2.5 hours

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 3.5 hours

Distance travelled in first 1/2 hours = 100 × 1/2 = 50 km Remaining distance= 290 - 50 = 240 km Time taken to travel remaining distance at 80 km/h = 240/80 = 3 hours Total time to travel 290 km = (1/2+ 3) hours = 3.5 hours