Mathematical Puzzles
Hard
2 min
A train travels 180 km in 2 hours 15 minutes. What is its average speed in km/h?
Hint
Convert minutes into hours.
Answer
80 km/h.
Explanation
2 hours 15 minutes equals 2.25 hours. Average speed is 180 ÷ 2.25 = 80 km/h.
Step-by-Step Solution
15 minutes = 0.25 hour
Total time = 2.25 hours
Speed = 180 ÷ 2.25
Speed = 80 km/h
Total time = 2.25 hours
Speed = 180 ÷ 2.25
Speed = 80 km/h