Math Problem Statement

if the speed of a vehicle increased by 100/3% and the time for which it travels decrease by 25% find the percentage increase or decrease in the distance (a) 25/3% increase (b) 25/3% decrease (c) 50/3% increase (d) none of these

Solution

Let's analyze the problem step by step.

Step 1: Define the initial values

  • Let the initial speed be SS.
  • Let the initial time be TT.

Step 2: Calculate the initial distance

  • The initial distance D1D_1 is given by: D1=S×TD_1 = S \times T

Step 3: Determine the new speed and time

  • The speed is increased by 1003%\frac{100}{3} \%, so the new speed SS' is: S=S×(1+1003×1100)=S×(1+13)=4S3S' = S \times \left(1 + \frac{100}{3} \times \frac{1}{100}\right) = S \times \left(1 + \frac{1}{3}\right) = \frac{4S}{3}

  • The time is decreased by 25%, so the new time TT' is: T=T×(125100)=T×0.75=3T4T' = T \times \left(1 - \frac{25}{100}\right) = T \times 0.75 = \frac{3T}{4}

Step 4: Calculate the new distance

  • The new distance D2D_2 is given by: D2=S×T=4S3×3T4=S×T=D1D_2 = S' \times T' = \frac{4S}{3} \times \frac{3T}{4} = S \times T = D_1

Step 5: Determine the percentage change in distance

Since D2=D1D_2 = D_1, there is no change in the distance.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

  • (d) None of these

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How would the distance change if the speed increased by 50% and the time decreased by 50%?
  2. What is the formula for calculating percentage change in general?
  3. If the speed and time both increased by 25%, what would be the percentage change in distance?
  4. How does the distance traveled relate to speed and time graphically?
  5. Can you explain how to solve similar problems using proportional reasoning?

Tip: When analyzing problems involving percentage changes, always ensure to apply the percentage change to the correct base quantity to avoid calculation errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentage Change
Basic Algebra

Formulas

Percentage Change Formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9