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The operating cost of a truck is `12+(x/6)` per km when the truck travels x km/hour. If the driver earns 6 Rs. per hour, what is the most economical speed to operate the truck on a 400 km road? Also due to construction, the truck can travel only between 35 and 60 km/hour?

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To solve the problem step by step, we will first define the total operating cost of the truck and then find the most economical speed for the truck to travel on a 400 km road. ### Step 1: Define the Operating Cost The operating cost per kilometer when the truck travels at \( x \) km/hour is given by: \[ \text{Operating Cost} = 12 + \frac{x}{6} \text{ Rs/km} \] ...
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