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Q · Time, Speed and DistanceMedium · 45s
A train covers a distance between A and B in 45 minutes. If the speed is decreased by 3 km/hr. Then it takes 48 minutes to cover the same distance. Find the distance between A and B (in km) and the speed of a train?
TopicTime, Speed and Distance
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option D - 48 km