Question

Jon and Jim are at opposite sides of campus and begin walking toward each other. Jon walks at 4 feet per second while Jim walks at 5 feet per second. If the campus is 2,700 feet long, then how long will it take in seconds for them to meet?

a) 540 seconds
b) 675 seconds
c) 270 seconds
d) 337.5 seconds

Answer 1

Jon and Jim will take 300 seconds to meet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The time it takes for Jon and Jim to meet can be found using the formula distance = speed x time. Since they are walking toward each other, the distance they cover is equal to the length of the campus, which is 2,700 feet. Jon's speed is 4 feet per second and Jim's is 5 feet per second. Let's assume they meet after t seconds. So, Jon covers a distance of 4t feet and Jim covers a distance of 5t feet. Adding up their distances, we get:

4t + 5t = 2,700

Simplifying the equation:

9t = 2,700

Dividing both sides by 9:

t = 300

Therefore, it will take them 300 seconds to meet.