Tom and Cole started jogging from the same point. Cole started jogging 6 minutes earlier than Tom. Tom's jogging speed was 400 m/min and Cole's jogging speed was 350 m/min. They went in the same direction and did not change their speeds throughout.
- How long did it take for Tom to catch up with Cole?
- What distance would Cole have jogged when Tom caught up with him? Express your answer in meters.
|
Tom |
Cole |
Speed |
400 m/min |
350 m/min |
Start time |
|
6 min earlier |
Extra distance covered at first |
|
2100 m |
(a)
Distance that Cole covered when he jogged 6 minutes earlier
= 6 x 350
= 2100 m
Distance that Tom covered more than Cole per min
= 400 - 350
= 50 m
Time that Tom needed to take to cover the additional 2100 m
= 2100 ÷ 50
= 42 min
(b)
Time that Cole would had jogged when Tom caught up with him
= 42 + 6
= 48 min
Distance that Cole would have jogged when Tom caught up with him
= 48 x 350
= 16800 m
Answer(s): (a) 42 min; (b) 16800 m