GCEGeographyTransport and Communication2023

A lorry travels from Ibadan to Abuja, a distance of 480 km, at an average speed of 60 km/h. It rests for 2 hours at Lokoja. What is the total time taken for the journey?

A8 hours
B10 hoursCORRECT
C6 hours
D12 hours
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The driving time is calculated as distance ÷ speed = 480 ÷ 60 = 8 hours. Adding the 2-hour rest at Lokoja gives a total journey time of 8 + 2 = 10 hours. Common errors include forgetting to add the rest time (giving 8 hours) or doubling the rest time incorrectly.
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