Math Problem Statement

Ram covers the first part of his journey 80Km at a certain speed. If his average speed during the remaining part of the journey is 90Km/h and it takes him 40 minutes for the second part of his journey, what was his speed during the first part of his journey (in km/h)?

Solution

The problem in the image involves a person named Ram covering two parts of a journey. The first part is done at a certain speed, and the second part is covered with a different average speed. Let's break it down:

Given Information:

  • Ram covers the first part of his journey of 80 km at a certain speed.
  • His average speed during the remaining part of the journey is 90 km/h, and it takes him 40 minutes for the second part.
  • The overall average speed for the entire journey is 84 km/h.

The goal is to find Ram's speed during the first part of the journey.

Step-by-Step Approach:

  1. Total Distance and Average Speed: The total distance covered in the journey is 80 km (from the first part) + the distance covered in the second part. Let's assume the second part distance is xx km.

    The total distance is: 80+x80 + x km.

    The overall average speed for the entire journey is given as 84 km/h. Using the formula for average speed:

    Average speed=Total DistanceTotal Time\text{Average speed} = \frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}}

    So, we have:

    84=80+xTotal Time84 = \frac{80 + x}{\text{Total Time}}

  2. Time for the Second Part: Ram's speed for the second part is 90 km/h, and he takes 40 minutes (which is 4060=23\frac{40}{60} = \frac{2}{3} hours). The time taken for the second part is:

    Time for second part=x90=23hours\text{Time for second part} = \frac{x}{90} = \frac{2}{3} \, \text{hours}

    Solving for xx, we get:

    x=90×23=60kmx = 90 \times \frac{2}{3} = 60 \, \text{km}

  3. Total Distance and Time: Now that we know the second part distance is 60 km, the total distance of the journey is:

    80+60=140km80 + 60 = 140 \, \text{km}

    Using this, we can calculate the total time using the formula for average speed:

    84=140Total Time84 = \frac{140}{\text{Total Time}}

    Solving for Total Time:

    Total Time=14084=53hours\text{Total Time} = \frac{140}{84} = \frac{5}{3} \, \text{hours}

  4. Time for the First Part: The time taken for the first part is the total time minus the time taken for the second part:

    Time for first part=5323=1hour\text{Time for first part} = \frac{5}{3} - \frac{2}{3} = 1 \, \text{hour}

  5. Speed for the First Part: Finally, we can calculate the speed for the first part using the formula:

    Speed for first part=DistanceTime=801=80km/h\text{Speed for first part} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{80}{1} = 80 \, \text{km/h}

Answer:

Ram's speed during the first part of his journey was 80 km/h.


If you'd like further details or have any questions about the process, let me know! Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you calculate average speed over multiple segments of a journey?
  2. How does time relate to speed when covering different distances?
  3. What is the formula for total time when combining two speeds over a journey?
  4. How do units (such as minutes to hours) affect speed and time calculations?
  5. What happens to average speed if one segment is faster than the other?

Tip: Always convert all time units into hours when dealing with speed in km/h to avoid unit mismatches!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Average Speed
Distance and Time
Algebraic Manipulation

Formulas

Average speed = Total distance / Total time
Speed = Distance / Time

Theorems

Basic principles of average speed

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10