A runner can complete his race in 16 hours. If his speed is decreased by 1/5th, he can cover 40 km less distance in the same time. What was the speed of the runner in the beginning?

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NHM UP CHO Exam 10 Sept 2021


A runner can complete his race in 16 hours. If his speed is decreased by 1/5th, he can cover 40 km less distance in the same time. What was the speed of the runner in the beginning?


  1. 15 km/h
  2. 10 km/h
  3. 18 km/h
  4. 5 km/h


Solution

Answer - 10 km/h

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