Question

What is the approximate distance traveled by Max if he moves at 5 kmph for 120 minutes with two halts of 10 minutes each in between?

• A. 9.16 kms
• B. 12.25 kms
• C. 10.25 kms
• D. 8.33 kms

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Max's Distance Calculation 

Max moves at 5 kmph, which means in 1 hour he covers 5 km.

Step 1: Total Time and Halting Time

Given that Max moves for 120 minutes (which is 2 hours), the total time he is moving is 2 hours.

However, Max has two halts of 10 minutes each, so the total halting time is 20 minutes.

Step 2: Effective Moving Time

The total effective moving time is:

\[ 120 \, \text{minutes} - 20 \, \text{minutes} = 100 \, \text{minutes} = \frac{100}{60} \, \text{hours} = \frac{5}{3} \, \text{hours} \]

Step 3: Calculate the Distance Traveled

The distance traveled is given by the formula:

\[ \text{Distance} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} = 5 \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{25}{3} \approx 8.33 \, \text{km} \]

Final Answer:

The correct answer is (d) 8.33 km.