A local train without stoppages runs at an average speed of 88 km/hr, and with stoppages, at an average speed of 24 km/hr. What is the total time (in hours) taken by the local train for stoppages on a route of length 528 km?​

Correct option is C

Given:

Speed without stoppages = 88 km/h

Speed with stoppages = 24 km/h

Distance = 528 km

Required: Total time (in hours) spent on stoppages

Formula Used:

Time without stoppages = $$\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed without stoppages}}$$​​

Time with stoppages = $$\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed with stoppages}}$$​​

Time lost in stoppages = Time with stoppages − Time without stoppages

Solution:

Time without stoppages = $$\frac{528}{88}$$​ = 6 hours

Time with stoppages = $$\frac{528}{24}$$​ = 22 hours

Time lost in stoppages = 22 - 6 = 16  hours