Question

    A racing car going at an average speed of 108 km/hr

    takes 15 minutes to complete a lap on a racing track. By how much should it increase its speed (in km/hr) to complete the lap in 12 minutes?
    A 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Distance of the lap=108*(1/4) =27 kilometers Time in which lap has to be completed=12 minutes=12/60 =1/5 hr Speed=27/(1/5)  =135 km/hr Increase=135-108 =27 km/hr

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