Distance and Speed to Time - Return Trip (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on calculating the duration of a return journey using given average speeds and distances. The problems involve a series of scenarios where a car travels to a town and back, requiring learners to use the distance-speed-time relationship to determine how long the return trip takes. Each query provides multiple-choice answers, enhancing problem-solving skills within the context of practical situations involving motion. The overall theme of these problems is embedded in an advanced unit on speed, distance, and time calculations.

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Speed - Distance and Speed to Time - Return Trip Worksheet

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Speed - Distance and Speed to Time - Return Trip
1
A car drives for 1 hr to reach a town 90 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 45 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
3 hrs
b
1 hr, 45 mins
c
3 hrs, 45 mins
d
3 hrs, 15 mins
2
A car drives for 1 hr to reach a town 60 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 80 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
45 mins
b
1 hr, 30 mins
c
30 mins
d
15 mins
3
A car drives for 5 hrs to reach a town 75 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 25 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
1 hr
b
1 hr, 15 mins
c
15 mins
d
30 mins
4
A car drives for 5 hrs to reach a town 75 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 20 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
3 hrs, 30 mins
b
2 hrs, 30 mins
c
2 hrs
d
2 hrs, 15 mins
5
A car drives for 7 hrs to reach a town 105 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 20 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
3 hrs, 45 mins
b
2 hrs, 30 mins
c
4 hrs
d
3 hrs, 30 mins
6
A car drives for 3 hrs to reach a town 90 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 45 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
1 hr
b
1 hr, 45 mins
c
1 hr, 15 mins
d
15 mins
7
A car drives for 1 hr, 30 mins to reach a town 90 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 40 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
3 hrs
b
3 hrs, 15 mins
c
1 hr, 45 mins
d
3 hrs, 30 mins
8
A car drives for 1 hr, 30 mins to reach a town 60 km away and then returns. It's average speed is 60 km/hr. How long does the return journey take?
a
30 mins
b
1 hr, 30 mins
c
15 mins
d
1 hr, 15 mins