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Walking at 3 of his usual speed a man is late by 4 2 1 hours. The usual time would have been what? 2
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- 7 hours
- 7.5 hours
- 8 hours
- 8.5 hours
Correct Option: B
| New speed is | of the usual speed | |
| 4 |
| ∴ New time taken = | of the usual time | |
| 3 |
| ∴ | of the usual time – Usual time = | ||
| 3 | 2 |
| ⇒ | of the usual time = | ||
| 3 | 2 |
| ∴ Usual time = | × 3 | |
| 2 |
| = | hours or 7.5 hrs | |
| 2 |