A Car covers distance 440 km in 8 hrs. A motorbike covers the same distance in 5 hrs. What is the re

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19 Nov 2020 Ratio

A Car covers distance 440 km in 8 hrs. A motorbike covers the same distance in 5 hrs. What is the respective ratio between the speed of the Car and the motorbike?

OPtion

1) 3:4
2) 1:2
3) 5:6
4) 6:7
5) 8:5
6) 5:8
7) 3:5
8) 3:8
9) 7:8
10) None of the above

Solution

Distance covered by Car = 440 Km
Time taken to cover 440 km = 08 Hrs.
Speed of Car = 440/8= 55 Km/Hrs.
Speed of motorbike = 440/5 = 88 Km/Hrs.
Hence the required ratio = 55: 88 = 5: 8

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (3)