The ratio between the speeds of a bus and car is 8:6. If the car travels 200 km in 2 hours, find the speed of the bus.

The ratio between the speeds of a bus and car is 8:6. If the car travels 200 km in 2 hours, find the speed of the bus.

QuestionThe ratio between the speeds of a bus and car is 8:6. If the car travels 200 km in 2 hours, find the speed of the bus.
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Option131.3 km/hrincorrect
Option133.3 km/hrcorrect
Option135.3 km/hrincorrect
Option137.3 km/hrincorrect
Solution:

Let the speed of bus and car is 8X and 6X.

Speed of car=200⁄2→100 km/hr

So, 6X= 100

X=100⁄6→ (50 )/3 km/hr

Speed of bus= 8X → 8 *50⁄3=400⁄3= 133.3 km/hr (Option B)

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