Time from distance and speed

Time from distance and speed.

  • 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 45 km at 30 km/. Find the time in hours.

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

Example 2

A vehicle travels 62 km at 31 km/. Find the time in hours.

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 80 km at 32 km/. Find the time in hours.

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 99 km at 33 km/. Find the time in hours.

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 119 km at 34 km/. Find the time in hours.

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 140 km at 35 km/. Find the time in hours.

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 162 km at 36 km/. Find the time in hours.

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