A train covers in hours. Find its average speed.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: Speed distance time.
- Step 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you multiply distance by time. is what you get if you add the numbers. is what you get if you invert the quotient.
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