SSC GD Constable previous year question
If Raman travels at 30 percent of his usual speed, then he will reach 15 minutes late. What is the usual time taken by him?
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Correct answer: (D) 35 minutes
Reading the speed as reduced BY 30% (i.e. 70% of usual): T2/T1=1/0.7=10/7. Extra time = T1×3/7=15 ⟹ T1 = 35 minutes.
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यदि रमन अपनी सामान्य चाल की 30 प्रतिशत चाल से यात्रा करता है, तो वह 15 मिनट देरी से पहुंचता है। उसके द्वारा लिया जाने वाला सामान्य समय कितना है?
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सही उत्तर: (D) 21 मिनट
Reading the speed as reduced BY 30% (i.e. 70% of usual): T2/T1=1/0.7=10/7. Extra time = T1×3/7=15 ⟹ T1 = 35 minutes.
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