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Question
If we denote speed by S, the distance by D and time by T, the relationship between these quantities is
Options
S = D × T
T = `"S"/"D"`
S = `1/"T" xx "D"`
S = `"T"/"D"`
Solution
S = `1/"T" xx "D"`
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