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A student goes to school at the rate of $$2\frac{1}{2}$$ km/hr and reaches 6 min late. If he travels at the speed of 3 km/hr, he is 10 min early. The distance (in km) between the school and the house is :

A. 5 km

B. 4 km

C. 3 km

D. 1 km

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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= 6 - 5 = 1 unit → $$\frac{16}{60}$$
15 units → $$\frac{16}{60}$$ × 15 = 4
∴ Required distance = 4 km

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Md Shehab :

3 years ago

how you find out 5hr and 6hr?

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