Question

Debby and Ben took different routes to travel from Point A to Point E. Debby took the route along A, B, C, D, and E. Ben took the route along A, G, F, and E. Debby and Ben both took 4 hours to complete their walk. Their routes are shown. (3 points)

Which statement is true about Debby and Ben's average speed?
Ben and Debby's average speed was the same.
Debby's average speed was twice Ben's average speed.
Ben's average speed was twice Debby's average speed.
Debby's average speed was three times Ben's average speed.

Answer 1

Bens was twice debbys speed.

Answer 2

Ben's average speed was twice Debby's average speed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ben covered a total distance of 16 miles (10+4+2) and Debby covered 8 miles (3+2+2+1) which is half of what Ben covered. As they both reached the place in the same amount of time it tells us Ben was faster.