If a bus travels 160 km in 4 hours and a train travels 320 km in 5 hours at uniform speeds, then what is the r

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If a bus travels 160 km in 4 hours and a train travels 320 km in 5 hours at uniform speeds, then what is the ratio of the distances travelled by them in one hour?

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Here's a brief explanation:

1.  Calculate the distance travelled by the bus in one hour (its speed):
    Bus speed = Total distance / Total time = 160 km / 4 hours = 40 km/hour.

2.  Calculate the distance travelled by the train in one hour (its speed):
    Train speed = Total distance / Total time = 320 km / 5 hours = 64 km/hour.

3.  Find the ratio of the distances travelled by them in one hour (Bus : Train):
    Ratio = 40 km : 64 km

4.  Simplify the ratio by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 8:
    40 / 8 = 5
    64 / 8 = 8
    The simplified ratio is 5:8.

Therefore, option B is correct.

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8:5

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5:8

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4:5

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1:2

If a bus travels 160 km in 4 hours and a train travels 320 km in 5 hours at uniform speeds, then what is the ratio of the distances travelled by them in one hour?

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