Question

Peter left Town A at 13:30 and travelled towards Town B at an
average speed of 40 mph. At 13:45, Philip left Town A for Town
B at an average speed of 30 mph. What was the distance
between them at 15:00?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: From 13:30 to 15:00, it past: 1 h 30 mins = 1.5

Then, the distance covered by Peter: 40x1.5= 60 miles

From 13:45 to 15:00, it pasts; 1 h 15min =1.25

Then, the distance covered by Philip. 30 x 1.25 = 37.5 miles

Lastly, the distance between them: 60-37.5= 22.5 miles

So the answer is 22.5