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A train travels at 69 kilometers in 1 hours and then 98 kilometers in 5 hours. What is it’s average speed?

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Solution:

A train travels at 69 kilometers in 1 hours and then travels 98 kilometers in 5 hours.

(i)Total distance traveled = 69 + 98

= 167 kilometers

(ii) Total time taken to cover total distance = 5 + 1

= 6 hours

(iii) Average speed = total distance traveled divided by total time taken

= 167/ 6 = 27.83 kilometers per hour

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