SOLUTION: A train covers 200 km in 4 hours. What will be the speed of the train if it wants to reach the destination in 5 hours ?

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Question 892497: A train covers 200 km in 4 hours. What will be the speed of the train if it wants to reach the destination in 5 hours ?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, lwsshak3:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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RT=D

D=200 km

R unknown,
%28200%2F4%29%2A4=R%2A5
R=200%2F%284%2A5%29=highlight%2810%29 km/hour

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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A train covers 200 km in 4 hours. What will be the speed of the train if it wants to reach the destination in 5 hours ?
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speed=distance/travel time
speed of train=200/5=40 km/hr