A person has to travel from point B in certain time Travelling at a speed of 5 kmph he reaches 48 mi...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Time & distance

A person has to travel from point B in certain time. Travelling at a speed of 5 kmph he reaches 48 minutes late and while travelling at a speed of 8 kmph he reaches 15 minutes early. What is the distance from point A to point B ?

15 kms

9 kms

12 kms

14 kms

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Explanation:

Let distance between A and B be x km. (let)
Difference of time = 48 + 15
= 63 minutes = 63/60 hours
According to the question,
x/5 – x/8 = 63/60
= 3x/2 = 21
= 3x = 2 × 21
= x = (2 × 21)/3
= 14 km.