A train covers a distance in 50 min, if it runs at a speed of 48 kmph on an average. The speed at which the train must run to reduce the time of journey to 40 minute will be:

A train covers a distance in 50 min, if it runs at a speed of 48 kmph on an average. The speed at which the train must run to reduce the time of journey to 40 minute will be: 


A. 45 min

B. 60 min

C. 75 min

D. None of these

Answer: B.

Explanation:

Time = 50/60 hr = 5/6hr

Speed = 48mph

distance = S*T = 48 * 5/6 = 40km

time = 40/60hr = 2/3hr

New speed = 40* 3/2 kmph = 60kmph