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train 'A' travelled a distance of 120 km in 3hours whereas train 'B' travelled a distance of 180 km in 4 hours. which train travelled faster with proof answer

User Jinwon
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speed = distance/time
Train A. v = 120 km/3 h = 40 km/h
Train B. v = 180 km/4h = 45 km/h
So train B travelled faster.
User ArkadyB
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For train A, the average speed is:

120 km ÷ 3 hours = 40 km/h

For train B, the average speed is:

180 km ÷ 4 hours = 45 km/h

Therefore, train B traveled faster than train A, as its average speed was 45 km/h compared to train A's average speed of 40 km/h.
User Kofi Sarfo
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