A car is running at a speed of 108 kmph. What distance will it cover in 15 seconds ?
Correct answer: C. 450 metres
- A. 45 metres
- B. 55 metres
- C. 450 metres
- D. Cannot be determined
Explanation
Convert 108 km/h to metres per second: 108 x 1000/3600 = 30 m/s. In 15 s, the distance is 30 m/s x 15 s = 450 m; 45 m results from failing to multiply by the full 15 seconds.
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