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The train A travelled a distance of 120km in 3 hr whereas another train B travelled a distance of 180km in 4 hr. Which train travelled faster?

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Solution

Speed = distance/ time
so speed of A= 120km/3h
A's speed = 40 km/ hr.

Speed of B= 180km/4h
B's speed= 45km/hr.

Hence proved that 'B" moves faster.

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