A student made an error when solving this problem. A number divided by 4 is 3 more than –11. What is the number?
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Given :
Peter velocity , P = 30 mph .
Mitchell velocity , M = 40 mph .
Mitchell leaves 15 min later .
To Find :
If they drive along the same route how long will it take Mitchell to catch Peter.
Solution :
Distance covered by Peter in 15 min .
Let , time taken is x .
So , distance covered b them is equal :
Therefore , time taken by them is 45 minutes .
Hence , this is the required solution .