P and Q take part in 400 m race. P runs at 12 km/hr. P gives Q a start of 20 m and still beats him by 13 seconds. The speed of Q is: (Round up to two decimal places.)

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2024 Tier-II Official Paper-I (Held On: 20 Jan, 2025)
View all SSC CGL Papers >
  1. 10.87 km/hr
  2. 10.29 km/hr
  3. 11.38 km/hr
  4. 11.61 km/hr

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 10.29 km/hr
vigyan-express
Free
PYST 1: SSC CGL - General Awareness (Held On : 20 April 2022 Shift 2)
3.6 Lakh Users
25 Questions 50 Marks 10 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Given:

P and Q take part in 400 m race. P runs at 12 km/hr. P gives Q a start of 20 m and still beats him by 13 seconds.

Formula used:

Speed = Distance / Time

Calculations:

Speed of P = 12 km/hr = 12 × (5/18) m/s = 10/3 m/s

Distance covered by P = 400 m

Time taken by P = Distance / Speed = 400 / (10/3) = 120 seconds

Since P beats Q by 13 seconds, time taken by Q = 120 + 13 = 133 seconds

Distance covered by Q = 400 m - 20 m = 380 m

⇒ Speed of Q = Distance / Time = 380 / 133 m/s

⇒ Convert speed to km/hr: 380 / 133 × (18/5) = 10.29 km/hr

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

Shortcut Trick qImage6828b16b7ff95ad50d84dd3e

Latest SSC CGL Updates

Last updated on Jun 13, 2025

-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been released on 9th June 2025 on the official website at ssc.gov.in.

-> The SSC CGL exam registration process is now open and will continue till 4th July 2025, so candidates must fill out the SSC CGL Application Form 2025 before the deadline.

-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.

->  The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.

->  Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.

-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.

-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.

-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.

-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision. 

More Race Questions

More Speed Time and Distance Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti win teen patti master 2023 teen patti gold apk