DAA Distance, Speed, and Time Problems

Question 1

A vehicle travels 120 km in 2 hours. What is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 km/h

Answer

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 120 ÷ 2 = 60 km/h.

Question 2

A runner travels at 8 km/h for 3 hours. How far does she travel?

Accepted Answer

24 km

Answer

Distance = speed × time = 8 × 3 = 24 km.

Question 3

A car travels 180 km at a speed of 60 km/h. How long does the journey take?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

Time = distance ÷ speed = 180 ÷ 60 = 3 hours.

Question 4

A cyclist rides at 15 km/h. How far will she travel in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

37.5 km

Answer

Distance = speed × time = 15 × 2.5 = 37.5 km.

Question 5

A train travels 300 km in 4 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

Accepted Answer

75 km/h

Answer

Speed = distance ÷ time = 300 ÷ 4 = 75 km/h.

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