Walking at \(\frac{3}{4}\) of his usual speed, a man reaches his office 20 minutes late. What is his usual time to reach the office?
A. 60 minutes
B. 80 minutes
C. 45 minutes
D. 75 minutes
A. 60 minutes
B. 80 minutes
C. 45 minutes
D. 75 minutes
Best answer
Answer: A. 60 minutes
Answer: (A) 60 minutes
At \(\frac{3}{4}\) the speed he takes \(\frac{4}{3}\) the time. The extra \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the usual time = 20 min.
Usual time = 3 × 20 = 60 minutes.
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