Multiple choice

A bus has to cover a distance of 579.5 km. If the speed of the bus is 61 km/hr, then how much time will the bus take to cover the distance?

  1. 9 hours and 50 minutes

  2. 9 hours and 30 minutes

  3. 8 hours and 30 minutes

  4. 9 hours and 40 minutes

  5. 9 hours and 55 minutes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Time = Distance / Speed. Time = 579.5 / 61 = 9.5 hours. 0.5 hours is 30 minutes, so the time is 9 hours and 30 minutes.

AI explanation

Using the Time, Speed and Distance formula, time equals distance divided by speed. We calculate 579.5 km divided by 61 km/hr, which equals 9.5 hours. Since 0.5 hours is exactly 30 minutes, the total time taken is 9 hours and 30 minutes.

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