Problema Solution

A train takes half an hour less to cover a distance of 440km if it's usual speed is increased by 8km/hr. Find the usual speed of that train.

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TS=440

(T-1/2)(S+)=440

440+8T -220/T -4 =440

8T -220/T-4=0

8T^2-4T -220=0

2T62-T-55=0

(2T-11)(T+5)=0

T =11/2 OR T=-5

T IS +VE

T=11/2 HOUR

S=440*2/11=80KM/HR

TIME =11/2 HOUR =5.5 HOUR

SPEED=80KM/HR