A car travels 250 km in 1 hour. What is its average speed?
The average speed is 250 km/h.
How to work it out
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Write down what you know: distance d = 250 km, time t = 1 hour. You are asked for the speed v.
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Use the formula speed = distance ÷ time:
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Answer with the unit: 250 km/h.
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The same formula rearranged: distance = speed × time (250 × 1 = 250 km) and time = distance ÷ speed (250 ÷ 250 = 1 hour).
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{250}{1} = 250\ \text{km/h} \]
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{250}{1} = 250 \]How far at 250 km/h
| Time | Distance |
|---|---|
| 0.5 hours | 125 km |
| 1 hour | 250 km |
| 2 hours | 500 km |
| 3 hours | 750 km |
| 4 hours | 1000 km |
| 5 hours | 1250 km |
Questions
What is the speed if a car travels 250 km in 1 hour?
The average speed is 250 km/h.
How far does it go in 3 hours at that speed?
750 km.