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A car covers a distance of 240 km in 4 hours. If it increases its speed by 20 km/h, how long will it take to cover the same distance? (answer in hours)

Competition practiceSpeed, Time & Distance
  • A4
  • B2.5
  • C3
  • D3.5

Step-by-Step Solution

Original speed = 240/4 = 60 km/h. New speed = 80 km/h. Time = 240 ÷ 80 = 3 hours.
Answer: C) 3

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