Answer:
1.21 hour
Explanation:
Damien and Marco are planning on meeting on a Wednesday afternoon to talk about the math homework. how long will it take until they meet?
The formula for speed = distance/time
Distance (d) =Speed(s) × Time(t)
d = st
Damien walks at a constant speed of 2 miles every 30 minutes
60 minutes = 1 hour
30 minutes = 30/60
= 0.5 hours
Damien's speed = 2 miles/ 0.5 hours
= 4 miles per hour
Marco can walk at a constant speed of 3 miles every 45 minutes.
60 minutes = 1 hour
45 minutes = 45/60
= 0.75 hours
Marco's speed = 2 miles/ 0.75 hours
= 2.6666666667miles per hour
If they live 8 miles away from each other,
Distance = Speed × time
= 4t + 2.67t = 8
= 6.67t = 8
t = 8/6.67
t = 1.2048192771 hour
Approximately = 1.21 hour