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Question
A car travels at a uniform speed of 42 km/h. In 10 minutes, how much distance would it cover?
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Solution
As we distance = speed X time.
Speed = 42 km/hr.
Time = 10 m = 1/6 hr.
Distance = 42 X 1/6 =7 km.
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