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A runs twice as fast as B and B runs thrice as fast as C. The distance covered by C in 72 minutes, will be covered by A in1. 10 minutes2. 15 minutes3. 12 minutes4. 36 minutes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 12 minutes Given: A runs twice as fast as B and B runs thrice as fast as C. Time taken by C to cover the distance = 72 minutes Formula used: Distance = speed × time Concept used: If the distance is constant then the time is inversely proportional to the speed. Calculations: The ratio of the speed of A, B and C = 6 ∶ 3 ∶ 1 The ratio of the time taken = 1/6 ∶ 1/3 ∶ 1 = 1 ∶ 2 ∶ 6 Time taken by C to cover the distance = 72 minutes So, the time taken by A to cover the same distance = (72/6) × 1 = 12 minutes. ∴ The correct answer is 12 minutes. |
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