Train station
A man walks from his house to station. If he walks at 5 km/h he misses a train by 7 minutes. However, if he walks at 6 km/h, he reaches the station 5 minutes before the departure of the train. Find the distance covered by him to reach the station.
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Dr. Math
The difference of the time between two speeds =12 minutes =1/5 hr,Therefore,
x/6-x/5=1/5
x/30=1/5
x=6 km where x is the distance from house to station.
x/6-x/5=1/5
x/30=1/5
x=6 km where x is the distance from house to station.
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