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Q · Time, Speed and DistanceMedium · 45s
A bus travels from Delhi to Meerut at a speed of 50 km/hr without stoppages and with stoppages, it covers the same distance at a speed of 60 km/hr. What is the duration of stoppage by the bus per hour between Delhi and Meerut?
TopicTime, Speed and Distance
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 10 minutes