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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 4.4.F speed distance and time

Practise speed-distance-time questions by converting time where needed, choosing the correct formula and keeping units consistent.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Higher

Exam points

  • Calculate distance from speed and time, including journeys measured in hours and minutes.
  • Find average speed from a distance and travel time after converting the time correctly.
  • Combine stages of a journey before calculating total distance, time or average speed.

4.4.F Average speed, distance and time question 1

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Jalina left her home at 1000 to cycle to a park.
On her way to the park, she stopped at a friend's house and then continued her journey to the park.
Here is the distance-time graph for her journey to the park.

Figure for Question 4.4.F Average speed, distance and time question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher

Work out Jalina's average cycling speed, in kilometres per hour, for the complete journey to the park and back.
Do not include the times when she was not cycling in your calculation.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
km/h

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