Let x = amount of time the Arlen family must catch up to
overtake the Harris family
In principle, the Harris and the Arlen family should cover
the same distance. Since distance is speed x time,
45 (6+y) = 58y
270 + 45y = 58y
58y - 45y = 270
y = 270 ÷ 13
y= 20.77min
The total area is:
A = (20) * (37)
A = 740 in ^ 2
We can make the following rule of three:
740in ^ 2 -----> 100%
x --------------> 50%
Clearing x we have:
x = (50/100) * (740)
x = 370 in ^ 2
Answer:
the area of the canvas which was covered by the red rose was:
x = 370 in ^ 2
