Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 4 min 48 sec
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We convert the given speed (km/h) to metres per second or keep it in km/h with hours-to-minutes conversions, then compute time = distance / speed and finally express it in minutes and seconds.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Either convert to m/s or work in km and hours. Using m/s is usually quicker for second-accurate answers.
Step-by-Step Solution:
10 km/h = 10000 m per 3600 s = 2.777... m/s.Time (s) = 800 / 2.777... ≈ 288 s.288 s = 4 min 48 s.
Verification / Alternative check:
Working in km/h: time (h) = 0.8 / 10 = 0.08 h = 4.8 min = 4 min 48 s.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
4:36 and 4:40 are too small; 5:00 and 5:12 are too large for the given speed and distance.
Common Pitfalls:
Rounding mid-calculation or mis-converting km/h to m/s (should be divide by 3.6 for m/s).
Final Answer:
4 min 48 sec
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