alleryStart learning →A fixed journey takes 1 hour longer at 40 km/h than at 60 km/h, with no stops. What is its distance?
A240 km
B100 km
C60 km
D120 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 120 km
If distance is d, then d/40 − d/60 = d/120 = 1 hour, giving d = 120 kilometres.
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