NCERT Class X Chapter 4: Quadratic Equation Exercise 4.1 Question 2 (iv)
NCERT Class X Chapter 4: Quadratic Equation Exercise 4.1 2 (iv) Question: Represent the following situations in the form of quadratic equations :A train travels a distance of 480 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 8 km/h less, then it would have taken 3 hours more to cover the same distance. We need to find the speed of the train. Given: Distance traveled = 480 km If speed was 8 km/h less, time taken would be 3 hours more. To Find: Quadratic equation representing the situation to find the speed of the train. Formula: WKT, Time = Distance / Speed. Solution: Let the uniform speed of the train (in km/h) = x Time taken to cover 480 km at uniform speed (t 1 in hours) = 480 x If the speed had been 8 km/h less, the new speed (in km/h) = (x - 8) Time taken to cover 480 km at reduced speed (t 2 in hours) = 480 x - 8 According to the problem, t 2 = t 1 + 3. ⇒ 480 x - 8 ...