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4MA1/1HR Jun 2018, Question 11: Unit Conversions

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

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The question, in short

Convert a speed of 72 kilometres per hour into metres per second.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 172 km = 72 × 1000 = 72 000 m
  2. 21 hour = 60 × 60 = 3600 seconds
  3. 372 000 ÷ 3600 = 20 m/s

Answer20 metres per second

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