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Time, Speed & Distance · Question 13 of 71

Question 13

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Walking at 34\frac{3}{4} of her usual speed, Priyanka reaches the metro station 15 minutes later than usual. What is her usual time to walk to the station?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. At 34\frac{3}{4} of the speed, time becomes 43\frac{4}{3} of the usual time TT.

  2. Extra time =43T−T=T3=15= \frac{4}{3}T - T = \frac{T}{3} = 15 min.

  3. T=45T = 45 min.

Worth noting

15 minutes is only the extra time. The usual time is three times that, because the delay is one third of the usual time.

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Speed and time are inversely proportional for a fixed distance
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