JIPMAT 2024 (QA) PYQs

Ram and Shyam run a race between points $A$ and $B, 5 \mathrm{~km}$ apart. Ram starts at 9 AM from $A$ at a speed of $5 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$, reaches $B$ and returns to $A$ at the same speed. Shyam starts at $9: 45 \mathrm{AM}$ from $\mathrm{A}$ at a speed of $10 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$, reaches $B$ and comes back to $A$ at the same speed.

At what time does Shyam overtake Ram ?

A person travels three equal distances at a speed of 'a' $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$, 'b' $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$ and ' $c$ ' $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$ respectively. What is the average speed for the whole journey?

Aman takes half the time in rowing a certain distance downstream than upstream.
Statement (I): Ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the water current is 2: 1.
Statement (II): If the speed of the boat in still water is 6 km per hour, then the speed of the water current is 2 km per hour.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.