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Arithmetic

Speed, Distance, Time

Formula
Speed = Distance / Time

What is Speed, Distance, Time?

The relationship between speed, distance, and time is fundamental. Speed equals distance divided by time. Rearrangements: Distance = Speed × Time, Time = Distance / Speed.

Variables

  • S
    Speed — Rate of travel
  • D
    Distance — Total distance traveled
  • T
    Time — Total time taken

Worked Examples

Example 1

A car travels 120 km in 2 hours. What is its speed?

Solution:

Speed = 120 / 2 = 60 km/h

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Formulas

Percentage Change

((New Value − Original Value) / Original Value) × 100

Simple Interest

I = (P × R × T) / 100

Compound Interest

A = P × (1 + R/100)^T

Percentage of a Number

Result = (Percentage / 100) × Number

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