Speed and Distance Challenges for Grade 5 Learners

A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is its speed in miles per hour?

• 50 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

If a cyclist rides at a speed of 12 miles per hour for 2 hours, how far does he travel?

• 30 miles

• 24 miles

• 36 miles

• 18 miles

A train moves at a speed of 60 miles per hour. How long will it take to travel 240 miles?

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 6 hours

• 4 hours

A runner completes a 5-kilometer race in 25 minutes. What is her speed in kilometers per hour?

• 15 km/h

• 8 km/h

• 12 km/h

• 10 km/h

If a boat travels 90 miles in 1.5 hours, what is its speed?

• 45 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 90 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

A person walks at a speed of 4 miles per hour. How far can they walk in 3 hours?

• 10 miles

• 12 miles

• 8 miles

• 15 miles

A plane flies at a speed of 500 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 2.5 hours?

• 1000 miles

• 1500 miles

• 2000 miles

• 1250 miles

If a car travels 180 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

• 60 miles per hour

• 90 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 120 miles per hour

A cyclist takes 4 hours to travel 48 miles. What is their speed in miles per hour?

• 12 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

• 8 miles per hour

If a train travels at 75 miles per hour, how long will it take to cover 300 miles?

• 5 hours

• 4 hours

• 2 hours

• 6 hours