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Raj takes $2 \frac{1}{3}$ hours to complete a certain distance at a speed of 51 km/hr. What time would Kiran take to complete the same distance at a speed of 68km/hr?

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The correct answer is
$1 \frac{3}{4}$ hours

Calculating Distance Using Raj's Travel Details

First, we need to find the distance covered. We are given Raj's time and speed.

  • Raj's time: $2 \frac{1}{3}$ hours. Convert this to an improper fraction: $2 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{(2 \times 3) + 1}{3} = \frac{7}{3}$ hours.
  • Raj's speed: 51 km/hr.
  • Use the formula: Distance = Speed $\times$ Time.
  • Distance = $51 \text{ km/hr} \times \frac{7}{3} \text{ hours}$.
  • Distance = $\frac{51 \times 7}{3} \text{ km} = 17 \times 7 \text{ km} = 119 \text{ km}$.

Finding Kiran's Time for the Same Distance

Now, we use the calculated distance and Kiran's speed to find the time Kiran would take.

  • Distance: 119 km.
  • Kiran's speed: 68 km/hr.
  • Use the formula: Time = Distance / Speed.
  • Kiran's Time = $\frac{119 \text{ km}}{68 \text{ km/hr}}$.
  • Simplify the fraction: $\frac{119}{68} = \frac{17 \times 7}{17 \times 4} = \frac{7}{4}$ hours.

Converting Time to Mixed Fraction Format

Convert the improper fraction $\frac{7}{4}$ hours into a mixed number.

  • $\frac{7}{4} \text{ hours} = 1 \frac{3}{4}$ hours.

Therefore, Kiran would take $1 \frac{3}{4}$ hours to complete the same distance.

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