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Jose's school is 4 km away. He walked 30 min at 5 km/hr when he realized he was running late and started running. How fast does he need to to make it to school before the bell rings in 15 minutes.

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Answer:

Jose need to travel with a speed of
6 Km/hr to reach school in 15 minutes before the bell rings.

Explanation:

Total distance from home to School
= 4 km

Distance travelled by Jose in first
30 minutes is equal to


(30)/(60) * 5\\= 2.5

Distance to travel in next
15 minutes is equal to


4 -2.5 = 1.5 Km

Required speed


(1.5)/((15)/(16) ) \\= 1.5 * 4\\= 6

Jose need to travel with a speed of
6 Km/hr to reach school in 15 minutes before the bell rings.

User Vinoth Gopi
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