Question:Walking `6/7 th of his usual speed, a man is 12 minutes too late. The usual time taken by him to cover that distance is :
A 1 hour
B 1 hour 12 min
C 1 hour 15 min
D 1 hour 20 min
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+ Answer
B
+ ExplanationNew speed` = 6/7` of the usual speed.
New time taken` = 7/6` of the usual time
`(7/6 of usual time)` - (usual time) = 12 min.
`:. 1/6` of usual time = 12 min. or usual time = 72 min.