Question

The time required to drive a fixed distance varies inversely as the speed. It takes 40 hr at a speed of 10 km/h to drive a fixed distance. How long will it take to drive the same distance at a speed of 8 km/h?

Answer 1

50 hours

Explanation:

Given data

Time=40hr

Speed=10km/hr

Let us find the fixed distance first

Speed= distance/Time

10= distance/40

distance= 10*40

distance= 400miles

Now our speed= 8km/h

hence the time is

8= 400/time

time= 400/8

time=50 hours

Hence the time is 50 hours