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WAEC Mathematics 2012 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Mr. Manu travelled from Accra to Pamfokrom, a distance of 720km in 8 hours. What will his speed be in m/s?

  • A. 25m/sCorrect
  • B. 150m/s
  • C. 250m/s
  • D. 500m/s

Explanation

Distance in m = 720×1000 = 720,000m. Time in s = 8×3600 = 28,800s. Speed = distance/time = 720,000/28,800 = 25m/s.

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