This math topic focuses on advanced exercises in speed, distance, and time calculations. Students analyze scenarios involving two cars traveling at the same speed but for different durations. The primary task is to determine how far the second car travels based on the given distance and time differential of the first car. These problems help enhance problem-solving skills related to uniform motion and are a part of a broader unit on speed, distance, and time. The questions include multiple-choice answers, encouraging analytical thinking as students must select the correct distance traveled by the second car.

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Speed - Two Cars Same Speed - Time Delta and First Distance to Second Distance Worksheet

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Speed - Two Cars Same Speed - Time Delta and First Distance to Second Distance
1
Car A and Car B both travel at 50 km/hr. Car A drives for 1 hr more than Car B and goes a total of 100 km. How far does Car B go?
a
50 km
b
25 km
c
70 km
d
65 km
2
Car A and Car B both travel at 60 km/hr. Car A drives for 30 mins more than Car B and goes a total of 150 km. How far does Car B go?
a
130 km
b
120 km
c
100 km
d
125 km
3
Car A and Car B both travel at 50 km/hr. Car A drives for 2 hrs, 30 mins more than Car B and goes a total of 150 km. How far does Car B go?
a
15 km
b
45 km
c
5 km
d
25 km
4
Car A and Car B both travel at 50 km/hr. Car A drives for 2 hrs less than Car B and goes a total of 75 km. How far does Car B go?
a
195 km
b
175 km
c
155 km
d
160 km
5
Car A and Car B both travel at 40 km/hr. Car A drives for 1 hr, 30 mins less than Car B and goes a total of 60 km. How far does Car B go?
a
120 km
b
140 km
c
105 km
d
125 km
6
Car A and Car B both travel at 50 km/hr. Car A drives for 2 hrs less than Car B and goes a total of 25 km. How far does Car B go?
a
145 km
b
125 km
c
140 km
d
115 km
7
Car A and Car B both travel at 65 km/hr. Car A drives for 1 hr less than Car B and goes a total of 65 km. How far does Car B go?
a
125 km
b
110 km
c
130 km
d
120 km
8
Car A and Car B both travel at 60 km/hr. Car A drives for 1 hr, 30 mins less than Car B and goes a total of 120 km. How far does Car B go?
a
195 km
b
185 km
c
225 km
d
210 km