A train leaves new delhi at 4: 30 pm on monday and reaches ajmer at 6:30 pm on the next day. if the distance between new delhi and ajmar is 1430 km, find the average speed of the train
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STEP 1: Find the Duration
Monday 4.30pm To Monday 6.30 pm = 2 hours
Monday 6.30 pm to Tuesday 6.30 pm = 24 hours
⇒ Monday 4.30pm to Tuesday 6.30 pm = 2 + 24 = 26 hours
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STEP 2: Find the speed
Speed = Distance ÷ Time
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Distance = 1430 km (Given)
Time = 26 hours (Found in step 1)
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Speed = 1430 ÷ 26 = 55 km/h
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Answer: The average speed of the train is 55 km/h
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