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  1. If a man reduces his speed to 2/3, he takes 1 hour more in walking a certain distance. The time (in hours) to cover the distance with his normal speed is :
    1. 2
    2. 1
    3. 3
    4. 1.5
Correct Option: A

Since man walks at 2/3 of usual speed, time taken will be 3/2 of usual time.

∴  
3
of usual time = usual time + 1 hour.
2

⇒  
3
− 1of usual time = 1
2

⇒   usual time = 2 hours.



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