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Post-UTME Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Four cars A, B, C and D finished a race with the following respective times: 6 1/2 hours, 5 11/12 hours, 6 1/12 hours and 5 5/6 hours. How long after Car D crossed the finish line did Car A cross the line?

  • A. 1/2 hour
  • B. 2/3 hourCorrect
  • C. 1/3 hour
  • D. 5/6 hour

Explanation

Car D finished at 5 5/6 hours, Car A at 6 1/2 hours; difference = 6.5-5.8333 ≈ 0.667 = 2/3 hour.

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