q: John left home and drove at the rate of 35 mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 55 mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?
Options:
(A) 235 miles.
(B) 245 miles.
(C) 255 miles.
(D) 265 miles.
(E) 275 miles.
a: OK... The total distance D traveled by John is given by
D = 35 * 2 + 3 * 55 = 235 miles.
The answer is (A).

q: Two trains are traveling on parallel tracks in the same direction. The faster train travels at 130 miles per hour, while the slower train travels at 100 miles per hour. At 2 o'clock the faster train is 5 miles behind the slower one. How far apart are the two trains at 5 o'clock?
Options:
(A) 60 miles
(B) 80 miles
(C) 90 miles
(D) 120 miles
(E) 85 miles
a: OK... Answer = E. 85 miles
Relational speed = 130 - 100 = 30 miles per hour
In 3 hours, difference = 30 * 3 = 90 miles
Fast train trailing 5 miles, so effective difference = 90 - 5 = 85 miles
The answer is (E).

q: Avinash covers a distance of 8km in 50 minutes. If he covers 3km distance in 2/5th of time then, What speed should he maintain to cover the remaining distance in the remaining time?
Options:
(A) 20 Kmph
(B) 15 Kmph
(C) 30 Kmph
(D) 32 Kmph
(E) 34 Kmph
a:
OK... Total distance = 8 Km
Total time = 50 Km
Time taken to cover the distence of 3 Km = 50*2/5 = 20 min = 1/3 hours
Remaining distance = 8 - 3 = 5 Km
Required speed = 5/1/3 = 15 Kmph
The answer is (B).