A train traveled 250 kilometers (km) from its starting point in 5 hours (h). If the train continues at the same average speed for another 4 hours, how far will it have traveled from its starting point?

Question

Multiple choice question.
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A)
200 km

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B)
250 km

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C)
450 km

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D)
500 km

Answer 1

To determine how far the train will have traveled from its starting point after a total of 9 hours, we first need to calculate its average speed.

1. Calculate the average speed:

   • Distance = 250 km
   • Time = 5 h
   • Average Speed = Distance / Time = 250 km / 5 h = 50 km/h

2. Calculate the distance traveled in the next 4 hours:

   • Time = 4 h
   • Distance = Speed × Time = 50 km/h × 4 h = 200 km

3. Total distance traveled from the starting point after 9 hours:

   • Initial distance = 250 km
   • Distance in the next 4 hours = 200 km
   • Total Distance = 250 km + 200 km = 450 km

Therefore, if the train continues at the same average speed for another 4 hours, it will have traveled a total of 450 km from its starting point.

The correct answer is:

C) 450 km