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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Distance speed time
Question types	Open-ended
Number of questions	5
Number of answers	4
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Year 6 Mathematics Quiz: Distance, Speed, and Time

Instructions

Answer the following questions related to the topic of distance, speed, and time. Make sure to show your workings where necessary.

Questions

1. A runner completes a race of 800 metres in 160 seconds. What is the speed of the runner in metres per second?

2. If a car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour, how far can it travel in 3 hours?

3. A cyclist pedals at a speed of 15 km/h. How long will it take them to cycle a distance of 45 kilometres?

4. A train travels 120 miles in 2 hours. What is the average speed of the train in miles per hour?

5. A bus departs from a station and drives at a speed of 50 km/h for 1.5 hours. How far does the bus travel during this time?

Answers

1. Speed = Distance / Time. The speed of the runner is:

   • a) 4 m/s.
   • b) 5 m/s.
   • c) 6 m/s.
   • d) 7 m/s.

2. Distance = Speed × Time. The distance travelled by the car is:

   • a) 150 miles.
   • b) 180 miles.
   • c) 200 miles.
   • d) 210 miles.

3. Time = Distance / Speed. The time taken by the cyclist is:

   • a) 2 hours.
   • b) 2.5 hours.
   • c) 3 hours.
   • d) 3.5 hours.

4. Speed = Distance / Time. The average speed of the train is:

   • a) 50 mph.
   • b) 55 mph.
   • c) 60 mph.
   • d) 70 mph.

5. Distance = Speed × Time. The distance travelled by the bus is:

   • a) 70 km.
   • b) 75 km.
   • c) 80 km.
   • d) 85 km.

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Good luck with your quiz! Remember to review your calculations carefully.