The distance between two towns is covered In 7 hours and 30 minutes at the speed of 72 km/h. The time saved if the speed is increased by 25% is: 

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  1. 1 hour 36 minutes 
  2. 1 hour 50 minutes 
  3. 1 hour 30 minutes 
  4. 1 hour 20 minutes 

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Option 3 : 1 hour 30 minutes 
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Given:

The distance between two towns is covered In 7 hours and 30 minutes at the speed of 72 km/h.

Concept used:

Distance = speed × time

Calculation:

Total distance is, 72 × 7.5 = 540 km

New speed is , 72 + 72/4 = 90 km

The required time, 540 / 90 = 6hr

Time saved 7.5 - 6 = 1.5 hr

∴ The correct option is  3

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