The first step is to calculate the original speed of the bus. The bus takes 3 hours and 30 minutes to cover 280 km . To convert 30 minutes into hours, we get:
3 hours+6030​ hours=3.5 hoursNow, the original speed of the bus is:
Next, the desired time for the journey is 4 hours. To find the new speed required to complete the journey in 4 hours, we use the formula:
New Speed=4 hours280 km​=70 km/hNow, the decrease in speed is:
Decrease in Speed
=80 km/h−70 km/h=10 km/hThus, the speed of the bus needs to be decreased by
10Â km/h. Therefore, the correct answer is (3)
10Â km/h.
Quick Tip
To calculate speed decrease, first find the original speed and the desired speed, then subtract the two values.