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A bus traveling at 80 km/h takes 3 hours to complete a trip. How long will the trip take at 40 km/h?

  1. 6 hours
  2. 1.5 hours
  3. 3 hours
  4. 7 hours

Answer

A. 6 hours

Solution

Distance = 80 × 3 = 240 km. Time = 240 ÷ 40 = 6 hours (speed and time are inversely proportional).

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