The train covers 20 km in 15 minutes. How much distance will the car cover in 15 minutes if the speed of car is 60% of the speed of the train?

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Solution

The correct option is A
3hrs 45min

Given that speed of car = 60% of speed of train
Now, we know that the speed is directly proportional to the distance since the time taken remains constant.
$\frac{60}{100}$ = $\frac{x}{20}$

x = 12 km

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The train covers 20 km in 15 minutes. How much distance will the car cover in 15 minutes if the speed of car is 60% of the speed of the train?

The correct option is A 3hrs 45min Given that speed of car = 60% of speed of train Now, we know that the speed is directly proportional to the distance since the time taken remains constant. 60100 = x20 x = 12 km

The correct option is A
3hrs 45min

Given that speed of car = 60% of speed of train
Now, we know that the speed is directly proportional to the distance since the time taken remains constant.
$\frac{60}{100}$ = $\frac{x}{20}$

x = 12 km