At its maximum speed, a space shuttle can travel 700m high in 40 seconds. It will also take 5 seconds to pass a point. What then is the length of the space shuttle?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Let the length of the space shuttle be x metres and its speed be y m/sec. Then, x / y = 1 ⇒ y = x / 5
∴ (x + 700) / 40 = x / 5 ⇔ x = 100 m. Answer C
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