A car travels 30 km in 1 hour. What is its average speed?
The average speed is 30 km/h.
How to work it out
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Write down what you know: distance d = 30 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: 30 km/h.
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The same formula rearranged: distance = speed × time (30 × 1 = 30 km) and time = distance ÷ speed (30 ÷ 30 = 1 hour).
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{30}{1} = 30\ \text{km/h} \]
\[ v = \frac{d}{t} = \frac{30}{1} = 30 \]How far at 30 km/h
| Time | Distance |
|---|---|
| 0.5 hours | 15 km |
| 1 hour | 30 km |
| 2 hours | 60 km |
| 3 hours | 90 km |
| 4 hours | 120 km |
| 5 hours | 150 km |
Questions
What is the speed if a car travels 30 km in 1 hour?
The average speed is 30 km/h.
How far does it go in 3 hours at that speed?
90 km.