Question

A train covers the distance between two stations X and Y in 6 hours. If the speed of the train is reduced by 13 km/h, then it travels the same distance in 9 hours. Find the distance between the two stations

• A. 220 km
• B. 234 km
• C. 185 km
• D. 215 km

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 234 km

Let the initial speed be x Distance = Speed × Time x × 6 = (x - 13) × 9 6x = 9x - 117 3x = 117 x = 39 kmph Distance = 39 × 6 = 234 km