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A man covers distance of 1400 km in 80 days resting 10 hours a day. If he rests 16 hours a day and walks at 2.5 times the previous speed, then in how many days will he cover 1000 km?

The correct answer is
40 days

The problem asks for the number of days required to cover a new distance under modified conditions of rest and speed.

Step 1: Calculate Original Walking Time and Speed

First, determine the total time spent walking in the initial scenario.

  • Total days = 80 days
  • Rest per day = 10 hours
  • Walking hours per day = 24 hours - 10 hours = 14 hours
  • Total walking time = 14 hours/day * 80 days = 1120 hours

Now, calculate the original walking speed (S1).

  • Distance = 1400 km
  • Total walking time = 1120 hours
  • Using the formula: Speed = Distance / Time
  • S1 = $\\frac{1400 \\text{ km}}{1120 \\text{ hours}}$ = 1.25 km/hour

Step 2: Calculate New Speed and Walking Time Per Day

The problem states the new speed (S2) is 2.5 times the previous speed.

  • S2 = 2.5 * S1 = 2.5 * 1.25 km/hour = 3.125 km/hour

Calculate the new walking hours per day.

  • New rest per day = 16 hours
  • New walking hours per day = 24 hours - 16 hours = 8 hours/day

Step 3: Calculate Total Walking Time Needed for New Distance

Determine the total time needed to cover the new distance at the new speed.

  • New Distance = 1000 km
  • New Speed (S2) = 3.125 km/hour
  • Total walking time needed = New Distance / New Speed
  • Total walking time needed = $\\frac{1000 \\text{ km}}{3.125 \\text{ km/hour}}$ = 320 hours

Step 4: Calculate the Number of Days Required

Finally, calculate the number of days required using the total walking time needed and the new walking hours per day.

  • Total walking time needed = 320 hours
  • New walking hours per day = 8 hours/day
  • Number of Days = $\\frac{\\text{Total walking time needed}}{\\text{New walking hours per day}}$
  • Number of Days = $\\frac{320 \\text{ hours}}{8 \\text{ hours/day}}$ = 40 days

Therefore, the man will cover 1000 km in 40 days.

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