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The time taken by a person to cover 150 km was 2 1/2 hours more than the time taken in the return journey. If he returned at a speed of 10 km/hour more than the speed while going, find the speed per hour in each direction.

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Solution for concept: Algebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations - Cross - Multiplication Method. For the courses 8th-10th CBSE, 9th - 10th SSC (English Medium)
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