A train can travel 50% faster than a car. Both start from point A at the same time and reach point B 75 kms away from A at the same time. On the way, however, the train lost about 12.5 minutes while stopping at the stations. The speed of the car is:

100 kmph
110 kmph
120 kmph
130 kmph

Correct Answer: 120 kmph

Explanation:

Let speed of the car be x kmph.

Then, speed of the train =	150	x	=	❨	3	x	❩kmph.
	100				2

∴	75	-	75	=	125
	x		(3/2)x		10 x 60

⟹	75	-	50	=	5
	x		x		24

⟹ x =	❨	25 x24	❩	= 120 kmph.
		5

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