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A man reaches his office 30 minutes late if he walks by \(\frac{2}{3}\)rd of his routine speed. What is the time he usually takes to reach office?1. 30 minutes2. 60 minutes3. 90 minutes4. 45 minutes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 60 minutes Given: The man reaches the office late by 30 minutes Formula used: Distance = Speed × Time Concept used: Speed is inversely proportional to the time taken Calculation: Let the distance from the office and home be x and original speed be y Then, the Original time is taken = x/y Decreased speed = 2y/3 Time is taken when speed is decreased = Distance/Speed = x/(2y/3) Now, A/Q x/(2y/3) – x/y = 30 ⇒ 3x/2y – x/y = 30 ⇒ x/2y = 30 ⇒ x/y = 30 × 2 = 60 minutes ∴ The actual time is taken by the man to reach the office is 60 minutes |
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