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A train when moves at an average speed of 40 kmph, reaches its destination on time when its average speed  becomes 35 kmph, then it reaches its destination 15 minutes late. Find the length of journey .


Options:
A .  30 km
B .  40 km
C .  70 km
D .  80 km.
Answer: Option C

Difference between  timings = 15 min = `1/4` hr.

Let the length of journey be `x` km.

Then ,`x/35 - x/40 = 1/4    hArr    8x - 7x = 70       hArr      x `=  70 km.




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