Train Journey Problems
A train travels from Town A to Town B at a speed of 60 km/h. On the way back from Town B to Town A, it travels at a slower speed of 40 km/h because of strong winds.
If the distance between Town A and Town B is 120 km, what is the total time taken for the round trip?
ReplyDeleteTo calculate the total time taken for the round trip, we need to determine the time taken for each leg of the journey separately and then sum them up.
Time taken from Town A to Town B:
Speed = 60 km/h
Distance = 120 km
Time = Distance / Speed = 120 km / 60 km/h = 2 hours
Time taken from Town B to Town A:
Speed = 40 km/h (slower due to strong winds)
Distance = 120 km
Time = Distance / Speed = 120 km / 40 km/h = 3 hours
Now, adding the times for both journeys together:
Total time = 2 hours + 3 hours = 5 hours
Therefore, the total time taken for the round trip is 5 hours.