By walking at 3/4 of his usual speed , a man reaches his office 20 minutes later than usual . this usual time is?
Aptitude
Time and Distance
Choose an option
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A30 minutes
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B60 minutes
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C75 minutes
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D1 hour 30 minutes
Answer
Correct Answer: 60 minutes
Explanation
At 3/4 of the usual speed, the time taken is 4/3 of the usual time ∴ 4/3 of usual time - usual time = 20 min ⇒ 4x/3 - x = 20 ⇒ x/3 = 20 ∴ x = 60 min.