Two Cars Same Time - Distance Delta and First Speed to Second Speed (Level 2)

This math topic explores advanced speed, distance, and time problems, specifically focusing on scenarios where two cars travel for the same duration but at different speeds. The problems require calculating the speed of one car based on the distance difference between the two vehicles over given times. Each problem presents a different scenario with various speeds and distances, requiring the application of basic algebra to solve for the unknown speeds, presented in a multiple-choice format. The skills practiced include problem-solving, algebraic manipulation, and understanding relationships between speed, time, and distance.

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Speed - Two Cars Same Time - Distance Delta and First Speed to Second Speed
1
Car A and Car B both drive for 3 hrs, 30 mins. Car A drives at 40 km/hr and goes 35 km less than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
30 km/hr
b
65 km/hr
c
55 km/hr
d
50 km/hr
2
Car A and Car B both drive for 3 hrs. Car A drives at 35 km/hr and goes 45 km less than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
40 km/hr
b
35 km/hr
c
25 km/hr
d
50 km/hr
3
Car A and Car B both drive for 3 hrs. Car A drives at 30 km/hr and goes 45 km less than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
65 km/hr
b
45 km/hr
c
70 km/hr
d
35 km/hr
4
Car A and Car B both drive for 2 hrs, 30 mins. Car A drives at 30 km/hr and goes 75 km less than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
40 km/hr
b
60 km/hr
c
70 km/hr
d
50 km/hr
5
Car A and Car B both drive for 3 hrs, 30 mins. Car A drives at 60 km/hr and goes 35 km further than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
70 km/hr
b
55 km/hr
c
40 km/hr
d
50 km/hr
6
Car A and Car B both drive for 2 hrs, 30 mins. Car A drives at 30 km/hr and goes 50 km less than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
75 km/hr
b
65 km/hr
c
35 km/hr
d
50 km/hr
7
Car A and Car B both drive for 2 hrs. Car A drives at 55 km/hr and goes 10 km less than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
45 km/hr
b
70 km/hr
c
60 km/hr
d
35 km/hr
8
Car A and Car B both drive for 1 hr. Car A drives at 55 km/hr and goes 10 km less than Car B. How fast did Car B go?
a
85 km/hr
b
45 km/hr
c
65 km/hr
d
55 km/hr