42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98

Choose the difference of 5 miles and 8 km in yards—

a51.1✓ Correct
b51
c52.2
d52

Explanation

Scale - 1 miles = 1768.51 yards 1 km = 1098.9 yards According to question, 5 miles = (5 × 1768.51) yards = 8842.55 yards and 8 km. = (8 × 1098.9) yards = 8791.2 yards ∴ Required difference = (8842.55 - 8791.2) yards = 51.35 yards

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