City K and City L were 858 km apart. A sedan travelled from City K towards City L. At the same time, a lorry started from City L to City K. After travelling 1
25 h, the two vehicles were still 585 km apart. If the ratio of the average speed of the lorry to that of the sedan was 6 : 7, find
- the average speed of the sedan.
- 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
= 858 - 585
= 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 sedan = 6 : 7
6 u + 7 u = 13 u
13 u = 195
1 u = 195 ÷ 13 = 15
Average speed of the sedan
= 7 u
= 7 x 15
= 105 km/h
(b)
Time taken for the lorry and the sedan to meet travelling the rest of the journey
= 585 ÷ 195
= 3 h
Answer(s): (a) 105 km/h; (b) 3 h