Given the stream of consciousness rationale, provide a reasonable question and answer. Rationale: Required time = (5 1/4)/3 + (5 1/4)/7 = 2 1/2 hours.
The question and answer:
A man walks at a speed of 3 km/hr and runs at a speed of 7 km/hr. How much time will the man require to cover a distance of 10 1/2 km, if he completes half of the distance, i.e., (5 1/4) km on foot and the other half by running?
Options:
(A) 2 1/2
(B) 2 1/6
(C) 4 1/2
(D) 2 1/1
(E) 2 1/8
The answer is (A)