Question

At 8 a.m., the hobbit left Beorn's and headed towards the Misty Mountains at 3 mph. 2

hours later, Gandalf left Beorn's and headed in the same direction. If Gandalf was 5 miles
ahead at noon, what was his speed?

Answer 1

8.5 mph

Explanation:

First find how far Hobbit traveled in 4 hrs (8AM - Noon)

3 mph x 4 hr = 12 miles

Now find Gandalf's speed:

Galdalf traveled the same 12 miles that Hobbit did PLUS 5 more miles in 2 hours (10AM -Noon) for a total of 17 miles

Speed = 17 mi / 2 hr = 8.5 mph