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PS · Problem Solving
655-705
Distance/Rate Problems
A bus travels at a speed of 54 km/h when it is not stopped, but its speed drops to 45 km/h when including stoppages. How much time does the bus spend stopped (in minutes) for every hour of travel?
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9
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8
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7
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teraFeb 25, 2025
Great question!
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ShahnoorSep 18, 2024
still struggling with these types of problems
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JacobOct 14, 2024
thank you very much!
What this question tests
What it tests
Your application of distance = rate × time to trains, boats, and commuters, including relative speed.
Common trap
Mixing units (miles per hour vs. minutes) or averaging speeds — average speed is total distance over total time.
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655-705
Type
PS
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