City Y and City Z were 468 km apart. A van travelled from City Y towards City Z. At the same time, a lorry started from City Z to City Y. After travelling 1
25 h, the two vehicles were still 195 km apart. If the ratio of the average speed of the lorry to that of the van was 6 : 7, find
- the average speed of the van.
- the time taken for them to meet travelling the rest of the journey. Express your answer in h.
(a)
Distance covered in 1
25 h by the two vehicles
= 468 - 195
= 273 km
Combined speed of the two vehicles
= 273 ÷
75 = 273 x
57 = 195 km/h
Average speed of the lorry : Average speed of the van = 6 : 7
6 u + 7 u = 13 u
13 u = 195
1 u = 195 ÷ 13 = 15
Average speed of the van
= 7 u
= 7 x 15
= 105 km/h
(b)
Time taken for the lorry and the van to meet travelling the rest of the journey
= 195 ÷ 195
= 1 h
Answer(s): (a) 105 km/h; (b) 1 h