Question

Two buses are traveling to a state park. One bus leaves the terminal at 4:00 pm, and travels at 40 miles per hour. The second bus

leaves the terminal at 5:00 p.m. and travels at 60 miles per hour.
At what time does the second bus catch up with the first bus?

Answer 1

7:00 P.M

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

When the second bus catches up to the first bus, this means that the distance they have travelled is equal.

So for bus 1, you know it travels at 40 miles per hour.

4pm = 0 miles

5pm = 40 miles

6 pm = 80 miles

7pm = 120 miles

For bus 2, you know it travels at 60 miles per hour

5pm = 0 miles

6pm = 60 miles

7pm = 120 miles.

So you can see that at 7pm, they will both have travelled 120 miles.