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A is twice as fast as B and B is thrice as fast as C. The journey covered by C in 54 minutes will be covered by A in how many minutes?
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A is twice as fast as B and B is thrice as fast as C. The journey covered by C in 54 minutes will be covered by A in how many minutes?

A.

30 min

B.

27 min

C.

18 min

D.

9 min

Correct option is D

Given: 

A is twice fast as B, 

and B is thrice as fast as C. 

c is covered Distance 54 minute

Formula Used:

Speed = DistanceTime\frac{Distance}{Time}​​

Solution: 

According to the question; 

Speed of A B and C 

A     B     C

6x    3x       x            

Now, 

C cover distance =  54×\timesx =  54x

A is cover distance in time = 54x6x\frac{54x}{6x} = 9 minute 

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