Question

A train traveled from one city to another city in 4 hours at a speed of 70 mph.

The retum trip was made in 5 hours. Find the speed for the return trip.

Answer 1

56miles/hr

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Time taken for the to travel = 4hrs

Speed of the train = 70mph

From this data, let us find the distance of the trip;

Distance =Speed x time

Therefore, insert the parameters;

Distance = 70mph x 4hr = 280miles

Now;

Return trip took, 5hrs,

Speed = ?

Speed =
`(distance)/(time)`

Insert the parameters and solve;

Speed =
`(280)/(5)` = 56miles/hr