general math MCQ #1053

Excluding stoppages, the average speed of a bus is 54 kmph and including stoppages, it is 45 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

general math MCQ #1053

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Excluding stoppages, the average speed of a bus is 54 kmph and including stoppages, it is 45 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

    • A) 9
    • B) 10
    • C) 12
    • D) 20

    Answer: 10

    Explanation: Speed lost due to stops = 54 − 45 = 9 kmph; stop time per hour = (9/54) × 60 = 10 minutes.