Time, Speed, Distance is a sub part of Arithmetic in CAT exam. This sub topic is the most common and forms a considerable part of CAT Arithmetic ( 8-12 questions ). 3-5 questions are directly or indirectly based on CAT Time, Speed, Distance.
CAT Time, Speed, Distance questions are easy to crack as they are relatable and one uses the concept in real life too. Being one of the easier sub topics, one can get the questions 100% correct. Core concepts include constant distance, constant time and constant speed. The questions are usually based on average speed, relative speed, circular tracks and boats & streams.
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To crack Time, Speed, Distance questions of CAT, candidates need to practice ample number of sums to be thorough will all possible scenarios. CAT 2026 exam will be held on November 29 and this is the time to start preparing for the Quantitative Aptitude section. Check below a few Time, Speed, Distance CAT questions for practice. Also get a free PDFs of sample questions and topic guide. Strengthen your CAT 2026 preparation with Shiksha CAT prep series.
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Sample Time, Speed, Distance CAT Questions with Solutions
Q1: A train travels at a constant speed of 90 km/h.
What distance does it cover in 30 minutes?
(A) 30 km
(B) 45 km
(C) 60 km
(D) 90 km
Q2: A man covers a certain distance in 5 hours travelling at a constant speed of 40 km/h. Suppose
his speed is increased by 10 km/h for the same journey.
How much time would he save?
(A) 0.5 hour
(B) 1 hour
(C) 1.5 hours
(D) 2 hours
Q3: A car covers the first half of a journey at 40 km/h and the second half of the same journey (by
distance) at 60 km/h.
What is the car's average speed for the entire journey?
(A) 48 km/h
(B) 50 km/h
(C) 52 km/h
(D) 55 km/h
Q4: A man rows to a place 48 km away and back in a total of 14 hours. He notices that he can row 4
km with the stream (downstream) in the same time it takes him to row 3 km against the stream
(upstream).
What is the speed of the stream?
(A) 1 km/h
(B) 2 km/h
(C) 3 km/h
(D) 4 km/h
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