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Distance from speed and time

Distance from speed and time.

  • Average speed = total distance ÷ total time.
  • Use compatible units before substituting.
  • Rearrange to distance = speed × time or time = distance ÷ speed when needed.

Example 1

A vehicle travels at 30 km/ for 1.5 hours. Find the distance.

Use s for speed, d for distance and for time. Keep compatible units.Substitute the given values and calculate.

Example 2

A vehicle travels at 31 km/ for 2 hours. Find the distance.

Use s for speed, d for distance and for time. Keep compatible units.Substitute the given values and calculate.

Your turn

Question 1

A vehicle travels at 32 km/ for 2.5 hours. Find the distance.

Check answer
Use s for speed, d for distance and for time. Keep compatible units.Substitute the given values and calculate.
Question 2

A vehicle travels at 33 km/ for 3 hours. Find the distance.

Check answer
Use s for speed, d for distance and for time. Keep compatible units.Substitute the given values and calculate.
Question 3

A vehicle travels at 34 km/ for 3.5 hours. Find the distance.

Check answer
Use s for speed, d for distance and for time. Keep compatible units.Substitute the given values and calculate.
Question 4

A vehicle travels at 35 km/ for 4 hours. Find the distance.

Check answer
Use s for speed, d for distance and for time. Keep compatible units.Substitute the given values and calculate.
Question 5

A vehicle travels at 36 km/ for 4.5 hours. Find the distance.

Check answer
Use s for speed, d for distance and for time. Keep compatible units.Substitute the given values and calculate.
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