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What this question is testing
Objective: Numerical reasoning
Prompt focus: A patrol officer covers a route of 60 miles in 2 hours. At the same average speed, how long would it take to cover 90 miles?
Why the correct answer works
3 hours
Correct. At an average speed of 30 miles per hour, covering 90 miles takes 3 hours.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
The average speed is 60 miles divided by 2 hours, which is 30 miles per hour. To cover 90 miles at 30 miles per hour takes 90 divided by 30, which equals 3 hours.
Simple analogy
Think of numerical reasoning like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.