Aptitude - Time and Distance - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Time and Distance - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 kmph in 5 hours. To cover the same distance in 1
hours, it must travel at a speed of:
hours, it must travel at a speed of:Answer: Option
Explanation:
Distance = (240 x 5) = 1200 km.
Speed = Distance/Time
Speed = 1200/(5/3) km/hr. [We can write 1 hours as 5/3 hours]
 Required speed = |
 |
1200 x | 3 |  km/hr |
= 720 km/hr. |
| 5 |
Discussion:
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Samir Mendhe said:
5 years ago
Distance= S * T.
Given 240km/hr in 5hr.
So,1hr =240 km.
then 5hr ---> 5*240 = 1200 km.
Now to cover distance 1200km in 5/3hr.
So, you can apply speed formula and the answer will 720 km/hr.
Given 240km/hr in 5hr.
So,1hr =240 km.
then 5hr ---> 5*240 = 1200 km.
Now to cover distance 1200km in 5/3hr.
So, you can apply speed formula and the answer will 720 km/hr.
Siddhesh said:
5 years ago
Can you tell me 5/3 means how many minutes?
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