Question

31. A train travels 50 mi while a car travels 40 mi. How many miles

will the train travel while the car travels 60 mi?

a. 60
b. 50
C. 70
d. 75
e. 80

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

`(50)/(40)` =
`(x)/(60)` we can simplify 50/40 to 5/4

`(5)/(4)` =
`(x)/(60)`

4 x 15 = 60

5 x 15 = 75

Answer 2

• d. 75

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A train travels 50 mi and car travels 40 mi in within same time.

The ratio of distances remains same if we assume they have constant speed.

Let the train travels t mi while the car travels 60 mi, then the ratios are:

• train / car = 50 / 40 = t / 60
• t = 50*60/40
• t = 75

The matching option is d.