Question

Niles and bob sailed at the same time for the same length of time. Niles’ sailboat traveled 16 miles at a speed of 8 mph, while bob’s motorboat traveled 26 miles at a speed of 13 mph. For how long were Niles and Bob traveling?

Answer 1

Nile and Bob both were traveling were 2 hours

Solution:

The formula for time is given by:

`Time = (distance)/(speed)`

Given that,

Niles’ sailboat traveled 16 miles at a speed of 8 mph

Distance = 16 miles

Speed = 8 mph

Therefore, time taken is given as:

`time = (16)/(8) = 2`

Thus, Nile takes 2 hours to travel

Bob’s motorboat traveled 26 miles at a speed of 13 mph

Distance = 26 miles

Speed = 13 mph

Therefore, time taken is given as:

`Time = (26)/(13) = 2`

Thus, Bob takes 2 hours to travel