Question

Elena and Jada are 25 miles apart when they start moving toward each other. Elena runs at a constant speed of 6 mph and Jada walks at a constant speed of 4 mph. How long does it take for Jada and Elena to meet?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Time taken by Elena and Jade  to meet up is 2.5 hours

Explanation:

Given,

Elena moves with a speed of 6mph  while Jada walks at a speed of 4 mph

Also, Distance can be calculated by the formula

$Distance = Speed * Time$

To find out the Total speed, i.e., speed of both Elena and Jada as both of them are walking in opposite direction we should add the speed of both the persons, if in same direction we should subtract the values  

Here it will be: $6 + 4$ = 10mph

Distance apart is given as 25 miles. Substituting the values,

$Distance = Speed * Time$

25 = $10 * time$

Time = 25/10

Time = 2.5 hour

Hence, It will take 2.5 hours to meet up.