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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - 1. Utilize standard measures of rate, such as calculating: • hourly wages • currency exchange rates • rates of flow • fuel efficiency. 2. Use additional measures of rate, including calculations for: • pressure • density • population density. The necessary formulas will be provided in the question. 3. Address problems related to average speed, requiring knowledge of the speed/distance/time formula. For example, if a cyclist covers 45 km in 3 hours and 45 minutes, determine their average speed. Notation examples include m/s (metres per second) and g/cm³ (grams per cubic centimetre). - Rates

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What is the average speed of a car that travels 120 km in 2 hours?.

  1. A.60 km/h
  2. B.80 km/h
  3. C.40 km/h
  4. D.100 km/h

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Cyclist's Journey

A cyclist travels a distance of 90 km in 4 hours. Calculate the average speed of the cyclist in km/h.

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    Calculate the average speed of the cyclist.

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