Math Tricks to Solve Time, Speed, and Distance Questions

Math Tricks to Solve Time, Speed and Distance Questions

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It is important to understand the relationship between Time, Speed and Distance before we start learning how to solve problems.

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‘Speed’ is the measure of distance covered by an object in a unit of time. In other words, it is the ratio of distance to time.

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These types of problems are asked in many Quantitative Aptitude exams like banking, entrance and job interviews.

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For better practice some formulae are given here:

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Let’s say the speed with which an object is moving at a particular time interval is given.

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Similarly, if the speed with which an object is moving to cover a given distance, to find the time taken is found using the formula.

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It may also be asked to convert the speed given in terms of kilometres per hour to metres per second.

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In such cases, multiply the given, speed by 5/18 to convert it into metres per second.

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Vice versa: if the speed is given, in terms of metres per second and asked to convert into kilometres per hour then use the following formula,

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You may also come across finding ‘Average Speed’.

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Another trick that we need to know is:

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