Math Problem Statement

A motor car covers a certain distance in 50 minutes, when running with uniform speed of 54 km/hr. How much time will it take to cover the same distance when its speed is decreased to 30 km/hr?

Solution

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"A motor car covers a certain distance in 50 minutes, when running with uniform speed of 54 km/hr. How much time will it take to cover the same distance when its speed is decreased to 30 km/hr?"

Solution:

We are given:

  • Speed S1=54km/hS_1 = 54 \, \text{km/h}
  • Time T1=50minutes=5060hours=56hoursT_1 = 50 \, \text{minutes} = \frac{50}{60} \, \text{hours} = \frac{5}{6} \, \text{hours}

From this, we can calculate the distance covered using the formula: Distance=Speed×Time=54×56=45km\text{Distance} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} = 54 \times \frac{5}{6} = 45 \, \text{km}

Now, the car's speed is decreased to S2=30km/hS_2 = 30 \, \text{km/h}. We need to find the time T2T_2 it will take to cover the same distance at the reduced speed.

Using the formula: T2=DistanceSpeed=4530=1.5hoursT_2 = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}} = \frac{45}{30} = 1.5 \, \text{hours}

So, the time it will take to cover the same distance at 30 km/h is 1.5 hours or 90 minutes.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the relation between speed, time, and distance?
  2. How do you convert minutes to hours?
  3. If the speed was reduced to 20 km/h, how much time would it take?
  4. What if the speed was increased to 60 km/h instead of decreased?
  5. How would the answer change if the distance were unknown but the times were given?

Tip: Always remember that time is inversely proportional to speed if the distance is constant.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Speed, Time, and Distance Relationship
Proportionality

Formulas

Distance = Speed × Time
Time = Distance / Speed

Theorems

Inversely proportional relationship between speed and time for constant distance

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8