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A train runs first 75 km at a certain uniform speed and next 90 km at an average speed of 10 km/h more than the normal s…

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A train runs first 75 km at a certain uniform speed and next 90 km at an average speed of 10 km/h more than the normal speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete the journey, then how much time will the train take to cover 300 km with normal speed?
a5 hours 25 minutes
b6 hours
c5 hours
d5 hours 15 minutes
✓ Correct answer: b) 6 hours
ExplanationA train runs first 75 km at a certain uniform speed and the next 90 km at an average speed of 10 km/h more than the normal speed.Let, the normal speed of the train = x km/hr x = - 5 OR x = 50 Speed can not be negative Therefore, x = 50 Hence, normal speed of train = 50 km/hr Time will the train take to cover 300 km with normal speed = Hence, Option B is the correct answer.

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