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4MA1/1FR Jan 2019, Question 20: Speed, Distance and Time

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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Calculate the average speed of the Shanghai Maglev Train in kilometres per hour, given it covers 30.5 kilometres in 8 minutes.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Speed = distance ÷ time
  2. 2In 1 minute: 30.5 ÷ 8 = 3.8125 km
  3. 3In 60 minutes: 3.8125 × 60 = 228.75

Answer228.75

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