Multiple choice

A train starts at 2:15 p.m. from a station at a speed of 72 km/hr. At what time will it reach the other station 90 km away?

  1. 3:00 p.m.

  2. 3:30 p.m.

  3. 4:00 p.m.

  4. 4:30 p.m.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Time = Distance / Speed = 90 km / 72 km/hr = 1.25 hours. 1.25 hours is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Starting at 2:15 p.m., adding 1 hour and 15 minutes results in 3:30 p.m.

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