document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=252985>Question 252985</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If the average speed of a car is increased from 50 to 60 kph, the time needed to cover a certain distance is reduced by 30 mins. What is the distance involved? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "50x=60*(x-1/2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "50x=60x-30<BR>\n" );
document.write( "30=10x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3=x=3 hours<BR>\n" );
document.write( "50*3=150 km<BR>\n" );
document.write( "60*2.5=150 km<BR>\n" );
document.write( "150 km distance<BR>\n" );
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