At 8 a.m., Elijah started from City X and travelled towards City Y and his speed remained constant throughout. At 9 a.m., Gabby started her journey from City X towards City Y at an average speed of 72 km/h. Gabby overtook Elijah at 2 p.m. After overtaking, Gabby carried on her journey at the same average speed and reached at City Y at 4:50 p.m.
- Find Elijah's average speed in km/h.
- What is the distance between the two cities?
(a)
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. = 5 h
Distance that Gabby had travelled until Gabby overtook Elijah
= 5 x 72
= 360 km
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. = 6 h
Elijah's average speed
= 360 ÷ 6
= 60 km/h
(b)
From 9 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. = 7 h 50 min
1 h = 60 min
7 h 50 min = 7
50 60
h = 7
56 h
Distance between the two cities
= 7
56 x 72
=
476 x 72
= 564 km
Answer(s): (a) 60 km/h; (b) 564 km