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A train covers 1.2 km in 1 minute. How far will it travel in 2 hours 15 minutes?

1. 162 km
2. 156 km
3. 171 km
4. 168 km

Correct answer: 162 km

Solution

The train covers 1.2 km per minute. In 2 hours 15 minutes, the time is 135 minutes. So the distance covered is $1.2 \times 135 = 162$ km.

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