Answer:
time taken for trip 2nd half > time taken for trip 1st half
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the total distance of Joy's trip be = D
Then, the first half distance travelled = D/2
The rate (speed) at which Joy travels during first half = x
So, time taken to travel first half = Distance / Speed
= (D/2) / x = D / 2x
- Second half of trip distance travelled = remaining D/2
Let the rate (speed) at which Joy travels during second half = x'
As given, x' (second half speed) < x (first half speed)
So, time taken to travel first half = Distance / Speed
(D/2) / x' = D / 2x'
As x' < x : D / 2x' > D / 2x .
Trip 1st half Time taken trip < 2nd half ; or trip 2nd half time taken > 1st half
