SSC CHSL 2024 · PYQ · Speed, Distance and Time · medium
Ram and Shyam start walking from the same place in the opposite direction. If Shyam walks at a speed of 5(1/4) km/hr and Ram at a speed of 3 km/hr, then after how much time will they be 44 km apart?
A.3 hours 20 minutes
B.6 hours 20 minutes
C.5 hours 20 minutes✓ Correct
D.4 hours 20 minutes
Explanation
Their combined speed is 5.25 + 3 = 8.25 km/hr. Time = 44 ÷ 8.25 = 44 × 4/33 = 176/33 ≈ 5.33 hours = 5 hours 20 minutes.
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