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    Question

    A train covers a certain distance at a specific speed.

    If the train’s speed were increased by 30 km/h, it would take 5 hours less to travel the same distance. On the other hand, if the train’s speed were reduced by 30 km/h, it would take 10 hours longer to complete the journey. Determine the train’s original speed.
    A 75 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 90 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 120 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the distance travelled be 'd' km, actual speed of the train be 's' km/h and actual time taken by the train be 't' hours. ATQ; (d/s) = t Or, d = st ...... (I) Also, {d/(s + 30) } = t - 5 Or, d = (t - 5) (s + 30) ...... (II) Using equation (I) and (II) , we have; Or, st = (t - 5) X (s + 30) Or, st = st - 5s + 30t - 150 Or, 30t - 5s = 150 ...... (III) Also, d = (t + 10) X (s - 30) ...... (IV) Using equation (I) and (IV) , we have; Or, st = (t + 10) X (s - 30) Or, st = st + 10s - 30t - 300 Or, 10s - 30t = 300 ....... (V) Adding equation (III) and (V) , we have; 5s = 450 Or, 's' = 90 Therefore, original speed of the train = 's' km/h = 90 km/h

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