With an average speed of 45 km/h, a train reaches its destination on time. If it goes with an average speed of 30 km/h, it is late by 15 minutes. The total journey is:

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  1. 20.5 km
  2. 40.5 km
  3. 22.5 km
  4. 30.5 km

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Option 3 : 22.5 km
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Given:

Actual speed = 45 km/h

Reduced speed = 30 km/h

Formula used:

Total distance = 

Here,

S1 = Actual speed

S2 = Reduced speed

T1 = Time1

T2 = Time 2

Calculation:

According to the concept,

Total distance = 

⇒ 

⇒ 22.5 km

∴ The distance between A and B is 22.5 km.

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