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A train travels 58 kilometers in 2 hours, and then 75 kilometers in 5 hours. What is its average speed?

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Hi

In order to find the average speed of the train. we will use formula:

Average speed = Total distance covered / Total time taken

Here,

  • Total distance covered = 58 kilometers + 75 kilometers

=133 kilometers

  • Total time taken= 5 hours + 2 hours

= 7 hours

Therefore average speed will be = 133 kilometers/ 7 hours

19 km/ hour


Hope it help!

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