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PS · Problem Solving
505-555
Arithmetic
A spacecraft travels at a speed of 36,000 kilometers per hour. What is its speed in meters per second?
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100
B
1000
10,000
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D
60,000
E
120,000
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To convert kilometers to meters, we multiply by 1000, so we have 36000 * 1000 meters. Next, we need to convert the speed from per hour to per…
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RadhikaApr 26, 2025
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saranyaJul 5, 2024
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What this question tests
What it tests
Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.
Common trap
Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.
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Difficulty
505-555
Type
PS
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