Question

Julie travels 3 times as fast as Bill. Traveling in opposite directions, they are 190 miles apart after 2.5 hours. Find their rates of travel.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let b

Bill's rate of travel = x

Let Julie's rate of travel = 3x

The time each travels is 2.5 hours

Together they travel a distance of 190 miles

d = r*t

Bill's distance covered is r * t = 2.5x

Julie's distance travel is 2.5 * 3x = 7.5x

The total distance = Bill + Julie

2.5x + 7.5x = 190

10x = 190

x = 190/10

x = 19

Bill's distance = 2.5 * 19 = 47.5

Julie's distance = 19 * 7.5 = 142.5

Rate = distance / time

Bill's rate = 47.5 / 2.5 = 19 miles per hour.

Julie's rate = 142.5/2.5 = 57 miles per hour

Is there an easier way?

You should notice that Bill's rate is just x which is 19 miles / hour

You can also notice that Julie is going 3 times as fast or 19*3 = 57