Question

You and a friend each drive 58 km. You travel at 89. km/h, your friend at 94 km/h. How long will your friend wait for you at the end of the trip?

Answer 1

Answer:

2.1 minutes/ 126 seconds

Explanation:

Distance = speed x time

We can rearrange this equation for time:

Time = Distance/Speed

For you (89km/h):

Distance = 58km, Speed = 89km/h

Therefore time = 58/89 = 0.652 (3dp) hours

For friend:

Distance = 58km, Speed = 94km/h

Therefore time = 58/94 = 0.617 (3dp) hours

Difference in time = 0.652 - 0.617 = 0.035 hours.

Convert to minutes: 0.035 x 60 (because 60 min in hour) = 2.1

Your friend will be waiting for 2.1 minutes, or 126 seconds (2.1 x 60).

Hope this helped!