At 10.45 a.m., Justin started driving from Town L to Town M which was 420 km away. For the first 230 km, he travelled at an average speed of 75 km/h. He then decreased his speed by 25 km/h and completed the remaining journey.
- Find the total time taken for the whole journey. Express your answer as a mixed number.
- At what time did she reach Town M?
(a)
Time taken for the first 230 km
= 230 ÷ 75
= 3
575 = 3
115 h
Speed for the remaining journey
= 75 - 25
= 50 km/h
Remaining distance
= 420 - 230
= 190 km
Time taken for the remaining journey
= 190 ÷ 50
= 3
4050= 3
45 h
Total time taken
= 3
115 + 3
45= 3
115 + 3
1215= 6
1315 h
(b)
1 h = 60 min
1315 h =
1315 x 60 = 52 min
6 h 52 min after 10.45 a.m. = 5.37 p.m.
Answer(s): (a) 66
1315 h; (b) 5.37 p.m.