Question

A cyclist covers a distance of 900m in 4min 30sec. what is the speed in km/h of the cyclist?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

4 min 30 seconds = 270 seconds

900m = 270 seconds

100m = 30 seconds

1000m= 300 seconds (5min)

12,000m=3600seconds (60min)

Answer = 12km/h

Answer 2

12km/h

Explanation:

s=d/t

900m is 0.9km and 4min and 30sec is 0.075h

0.9/0.075=12 which gives us 12km/h