The distance between Ranchi and Kolkata is 420 km. David took a flight from Bangalore to Ranchi via Kolkata. The distance between Banglore and Kolkata is 400 km. Find the total distance travelled by David in metres. [3 MARKS]
Concept: 1 Mark
Steps: 1 Mark
Answer: 1 Mark
1km = 1000m
Distance between Ranchi and Kolkata = 420 km= 420 ×1000 = 420000m
Distance between Bangalore and Kolkata = 400 km = 400 ×1000 = 400000m
The total distance travelled by David = 400000 + 420000 = 820000m