Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Kashmir is the second longest and second highest cable car in the world. It is divided into two sections. The first section covers 2 km 300 m and the second section covers 2 km 650 m. What is the total distance covered by the cable car?
Given: First section = 2 km 300 m Second section = 2 km 650 m
Formula: Total distance = First section + Second section
Calculation: Step 1: Add kilometres: 2 km + 2 km = 4 km Step 2: Add metres: 300 m + 650 m = 950 m Step 3: Total distance = 4 km 950 m
Answer: The total distance covered by the cable car is 4 km 950 m.
Explanation
Add both sections: 2 km + 2 km = 4 km. 300 m + 650 m = 950 m. Total = 4 km 950 m.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Add kilometres: 2 km + 2 km = 4 km
Step 2: Add metres: 300 m + 650 m = 950 m
Step 3: Total distance = 4 km 950 m