Question

The distance between the cities Atlanta and Indianapolis is 540 miles. A motorcycle's speed is 48 mph. For a car it takes 2.25 hours less to cover same distance than for the motorcycle. How long does it take them to meet, if they start moving towards each other simultaneously?

Answer 1

5 hours

Explanation:

A motorcycle will complete the 540 mile trip in 11.25 hours

And the car will complete it 2.25 hours less, i.e 11.25 -2,25 = 9 hours.

then,

Speed of the car:

60t + 48t = 540

108t = 540

If you Divide both sides by 108 we get t = 5

So, they will meet in 5 hours,