Answer:
Distance between B and C =
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the time taken to reach from station A to B be x hr
Let the time taken to reach from station B to C be y hr
Given total time from station A to C be 6 hr
∴ x + y = 6
⇒ y = 6 - x → (1)
Also total distance given is 285 miles
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∴ distance travelled between station A and B
=
distance travelled between station B and station C
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So, 40x + 55y = 285
⇒ 40x + 55(6 -x) = 285 (From 1)
=> 40x + 330 - 55x = 285
=> -15x = 285 - 330
=> -15x = -45 ⇒ x=3
gives y = 6-3 = 3 hours
Distance between B and C =