Aptitude - Time and Distance - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Time and Distance - General Questions (Q.No. 7)
7.
A man complete a journey in 10 hours. He travels first half of the journey at the rate of 21 km/hr and second half at the rate of 24 km/hr. Find the total journey in km.
220 km
224 km
230 km
234 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:

(1/2)x + (1/2)x = 10
21 24

x + x = 20
21 24

15x = 168 x 20

x = 168 x 20 = 224 km.
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Discussion:
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Leelakrishna said:   1 decade ago
2/v = (1/v1)+(1/v2) find v then d = v*t.

Madivarma said:   8 years ago
21+24 = 45..
45/2 = 22.5.
22.5x10 = 225.

Soham said:   8 years ago
21+24 = 45,
45/2 = 22.5,
22.5x10 = 225.

Madhu said:   8 years ago
Thanks for your explanation @Sajan.

Shivasagar said:   2 years ago
= 2 x 21 * 24/21 + 24 * 10.
= 224.
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Lakshmi said:   1 decade ago
Can anyone explain me 2nd step.

Sidhila said:   1 decade ago
@abhishek

How did you get 20?

Rubi said:   8 years ago
2*21*24/21*24 = 22.4*10 = 224.

Getrude mlay said:   9 years ago
Thank you so much @Sakthivel.

Santu said:   5 years ago
How come 15? Please explain.
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