Question
A and B move towards each other at the same time at the
speeds of 15 km/h and 25 km/h, respectively and the distance between them is 60 km. How much is the distance between them, in meters, 6 minutes before they meet?Solution
Speed of A and B are 15 km/h and 25 km/h, respectively. Relative speed = 15 + 25 = 40 km/h Distance covered in 60 mins = 40 km Distance covered in 6 mins = (40/60) × 6 = 4 km = 4000 m The distance between them 6 minutes before they meet is 4000 m.
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