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If Afnan drives at 4/5 of his usual speed, he is 6 minutes late. What is his usual time to reach the office?

A
36
B
24
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C
30
D
18

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36
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24
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C
30
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D
18
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Explanation

At 4/5 speed, time becomes 5/4 of usual time T. Extra time = T/4 = 6 minutes ⇒ T = 24 minutes.

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