492,292 views
17 votes
17 votes
A high speed train travels a distance of 503km in 3 hours .the distance is correct to the nearest km. the time is measured correct to the nearest minute. By considering bounds, work out the average speed, in km/m, of the train to suitable degree of accuracy.

To gain full marks you need to give a one-sentence reason for your final answer. The words both and round should be in your sentence.

User Trevor North
by
3.1k points

1 Answer

26 votes
26 votes

Answer:

3 km/m

Explanation:

since speed is distance over time; you devide 503km over 180 minutes and get 2.79km/m and round 2.79 to nearest km and get 3km/m

User Paresh Gami
by
2.7k points