Question

A person travels equal distances with speeds of 4 km/hr, 5 km/hr and 6 km/hr and takes a total time of 37 minutes. The total distance (in km) is

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 3
• D. 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3

Let the equal distances he travels be 'd' Total time = 37 minutes = (37/60) hours d/4+d/5+d/6=37/60 37d = 37 ⇒ d = 1 km ⇒ Total distance = 3 × 1 = 3 km