SOLUTION: A train travels with a 100km/h speed from city A to city B within 15 minutes. what is the distance between city A and city B?(please explain the method)

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Question 1064249: A train travels with a 100km/h speed from city A to city B within 15 minutes. what is the distance between city A and city B?(please explain the method)

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15 minutes is 15min/60min/hr = 1/4 hr.
In 15 min, the train will travel (100km/hr)*(1/4)hr = 25km
City A and city B are within 25km of each other because it is stated that the train reaches city B within 15 minutes.