A train travels a distance of 300 miles in 6 hours. What is the train's average speed?
A) 50 miles per hour
B) 50 hours per minute
C) 1800 miles per hour
D) .5 miles per hour

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Distance (d)=300 miles

Time Taken (t)=6 hours

Here, In 6 hours a train travel distance= 300m

In 1 hours a train travel distance= 300m/6

= 50

Hence, Average Speed is 50 miles per hour.

The right option is A) 50 miles per hour.

To calculate the average speed of the train in miles per hour, we use the formula below.

Formula:

  • S = d/t............... Equation 1

Where:

  • S = average speed of the train.
  • d = Total distance covered by the train
  • t = total time.

From the question,

Given:

  • d = 300 miles
  • t = 6 hours.

Substitute these values into equation 1

  • S = 300/6
  • S = 50 miles per hour.

Hence, The right option is A) 50 miles per hour.

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