Calculating Distance Traveled by a Car
This problem involves calculating the distance traveled by a car moving at a constant speed for a specific time. Here's how to approach it:
Understanding the Problem
- Speed: The car travels at 40 km per hour. This means it covers 40 kilometers in one hour.
- Time: The car travels for 15 minutes.
- Distance: We need to find the total distance traveled by the car.
Converting Units
Before we calculate the distance, we need to ensure that the units of time are consistent. Since the speed is given in kilometers per hour, we need to convert the time from minutes to hours.
- There are 60 minutes in one hour.
- Therefore, 15 minutes is equal to 15/60 = 0.25 hours.
Calculating Distance
Now that we have the time in hours, we can calculate the distance using the following formula:
Distance = Speed x Time
Plugging in the values:
- Distance = 40 km/h x 0.25 h
- Distance = 10 km
Conclusion
Therefore, the car travels a distance of 10 kilometers when moving at a speed of 40 km per hour for 15 minutes.
