Question

The number of trips (N) in a 8-hour working day is calculated by the formula __________

(a) N=8/(2L/S+5/8)

(b) N=8/(2L/S+3/4)

(c) N=8/(2L/S+8/4)

(d) N=8/(2L/S+3/9)

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) N=8/(2L/S+3/4)

Explanation: where L=Lead(distance) in km, S=speed in km per hour and ½ hour time is allowed for loading and unloading.