Question:

A farmer travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot at the rate 4 kmph and partly on bicycle at the rate 9 kmph. The distance travelled on foot is

Updated On: Apr 14, 2026
  • \(16\) km
  • \(14\) km
  • \(15\) km
  • \(13\) km
  • \(18\) km
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation


Concept:
  • Time = Distance / Speed
  • Total time = sum of individual times

Step 1: Let distance on foot = \(x\).
\[ \text{Distance by cycle} = 61 - x \]
Step 2: Form equation.
\[ \frac{x}{4} + \frac{61 - x}{9} = 9 \]
Step 3: Solve.
LCM = 36: \[ 9x + 4(61 - x) = 324 \] \[ 9x + 244 - 4x = 324 \Rightarrow 5x = 80 \Rightarrow x = 16 \]
Step 4: Option analysis.
  • (A) Correct \checkmark
  • (B) Incorrect $\times$
  • (C) Incorrect $\times$
  • (D) Incorrect $\times$
  • (E) Incorrect $\times$

Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is
Option (A).
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