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A car takes 5 hours to reach a destination by travelling at the speed of 60 km/hr. How long will it take when the car travels at the speed of 75 km/hr?

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To solve the problem step-by-step, we can use the concept of inverse proportion since speed and time are inversely related. Here's how to approach the question: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between speed and time When speed increases, the time taken to cover the same distance decreases. This means that speed and time are inversely proportional. ### Step 2: Identify the known values - Speed 1 (S1) = 60 km/hr - Time 1 (T1) = 5 hours - Speed 2 (S2) = 75 km/hr - Time 2 (T2) = ? (This is what we need to find) ### Step 3: Use the inverse proportion formula Since speed and time are inversely proportional, we can express this relationship as: \[ S1 \times T1 = S2 \times T2 \] ### Step 4: Substitute the known values into the equation Substituting the known values into the formula gives us: \[ 60 \times 5 = 75 \times T2 \] ### Step 5: Calculate the left side of the equation Calculating the left side: \[ 60 \times 5 = 300 \] So, we have: \[ 300 = 75 \times T2 \] ### Step 6: Solve for T2 To find T2, divide both sides by 75: \[ T2 = \frac{300}{75} \] ### Step 7: Perform the division Calculating the division: \[ T2 = 4 \] ### Conclusion The time taken to reach the destination when traveling at a speed of 75 km/hr is **4 hours**. ---
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