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A is twice fast as B and B is thrice fast as C. The journey covered by C in 78 minutes will be covered by A in :

A. 13 min

B. 15.5 min

C. 17 min

D. 12 min

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The ratio of speeds of A, B, C = 6 : 3 : 1
The ratio of time taken by A, B, C = $$\frac{1}{6}$$ : $$\frac{1}{3}$$ : 1
To simplify it, we will multiply it by LCM of ratio of speeds given.
Hence, the ratio of time taken by A, B, C = 1 : 2 : 6
[Speed is inversely proportional to time, means if speed increase time decreases. So, ratio of time would be reciprocal of the ratio of speed given. ]
Time taken by C to covered given distance = 78 = 6 × 13
The ratio of time of A and C = 1 : 6
Thus, time taken by A = 13 min.

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Comments ( 2 )

  1. MD Rakib
    MD Rakib :
    6 years ago

    SPEED RATIO=A:B:C=6:3:1
    TIME RATIO =1:2:6[LCM OF[ 6,3 &1=6]
    SO 6 FOR 78
    1 FOR 78/6=13...(ANS)

  2. Phani
    Phani :
    9 years ago

    i want clear explanation

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