A train travels between two stations. The train will be on time if it runs at an average speed of 60 km/hour, but will be late by 5 minutes if it runs at an average speed of 50 km/hour. What is the distance between the two stations?
A train travels between two stations. The train will be on time if it runs at an average speed of 60 km/hour, but will be late by 5 minutes if it runs at an average speed of 50 km/hour. What is the distance between the two stations?
Answers (1)
Let the distance between the station be d
Given
t=d/60......(1)
t-5/60=d/50....(2)
Substituting the value of from equation (1) to equation (2)