An airplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 400 km/hr in 8 hours. To cover the same distance in 5 hours, the speed of the airplane will be:

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  1. 640 km / hr
  2. 680 km / hr
  3. 580 km / hr
  4. 600 km / hr

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Option 1 : 640 km / hr
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Given:

Speed = 400 km/hr

Time = 8 hours

Formula Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Speed = Distance/Time

Calculation:

Distance = 400 km/hr × 8 hours = 3200 km

To cover the same distance in 5 hours:

Speed = 3200 km / 5 hours = 640 km/hr

Therefore, the speed of the airplane should be 640 km/hr.

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