Question

Two trucks leave at different times (from the same place) headed for the same city. Both trucks arrive at the same time. Based on this information, which of the following sentences is true? Select one:
a. The trucks travelled the same distance in the same amount of time.
b. The trucks were traveling at the same average speed.
c. The trucks travelled different distances.
d. The truck that left later was travelling faster.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. The truck that left later was travelling faster

Explanation:

Both trucks travelled from the same place to the same place, meaning they both travelled the same distance;

They both arrive at the same time, but the second truck left later so it took less time to travel the distance than the first truck;

The only variable that can account for this difference is speed;

The one that left later, therefore, must have been going faster.