Question

Ranjeet travels $\frac{45}{2}$ km to his hometown. If he takes a bus for $\frac{22}{5}$ km and a train for the remaining journey, what distance (in decimals) did he travel by train?

• A. 16.79 km
• B. 18.1 km
• C. 20.25 km
• D. 17.1 km

Answer 1

The correct option is B 18.1 km

Total distance covered = $\frac{45}{2}$ km
Converting fraction into decimals;


Distance travelled by bus = $\frac{22}{5}$ km
Converting fraction into decimals;


Distance left to be covered by train = 22.5 - 4.4 = 18.1 km