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Q · Time, Speed and DistanceMedium · 45s
A car covers a distance of 50 km in 50 minutes, If its speed is decreased by 10 km/hr. Then, what is the time taken by the car to travel the same distance?
TopicTime, Speed and Distance
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 1.5 hour