Question

Jack and Jill are walking toward each other on a path. When they start out they are 15 miles apart. Jack walks at a pace of 1.5 miles per hour. Jill walks at a pace of 2 miles per hour. How far apart will they be after 4 hours.

Answer 1

1 mile

Explanation:

Step one:

given

total distance = 15miles

Jack walks at a pace of 1.5 miles per hour

after 4 hours he will cover a distance of

1.5*4= 6 miles

Jill walks at a pace of 2 miles per hour

after 4 hours he will cover a distance of

2*4= 8 miles

Step two:

The total distance jack and jill must have covered after 4 hours is

8+6= 14 miles

the distance apart will be 15-14= 1 mile