WAEC Mathematics 2004 Question 37

Question 37

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

A boy walks 800 m in 20 minutes. Calculate his average speed in km per hour

  1. A.2.4
  2. B.4
  3. C.16
  4. D.24
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2.4)

Explanation

0.8 km in 1/3 hour: 0.8 × 3 = 2.4 km/h.