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PS · Problem Solving
655-705
Distance/Rate Problems
A bus travels at a speed of 60 km/hr when it is moving, but its average speed drops to 48 km/hr when including stops. How many minutes does the bus remain stationary in one hour?
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10
12
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15
D
18
E
25
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SherveerJan 24, 2025
Isn't 0.25 hours 15 minutes?
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AdinaJan 20, 2025
Great question!
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SoumyaMay 6, 2024
Can someone explain it other way?
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IshaanJun 21, 2024
thanks for posting
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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