2. John left Town M at 0600 and travelled towards Town N at a constant speed of 54km/h. Ben left Town M, 20 minutes after John and travelled towards Town N at a constant speed of 63km/h. At what time after Ben started will he overtake John on the way?
Q. 2. John left Town M at 0600 and travelled towards Town N at a constant speed of 54km/h. Ben left Town M, 20 minutes after John and travelled towards Town N at a constant speed of 63km/h. At what time after Ben started will he overtake John on the way?
Calculate Time Difference: Calculate the time difference between John's and Ben's start times. John starts at 0600, and Ben starts 20 minutes later at 0620.
Determine John's Distance: Determine the distance John travels before Ben starts.John's speed = 54km/h.Time = 20 minutes = 6020 hours = 31 hours.Distance = Speed × Time = 54km/h×31h=18km.
Set Up Catch-Up Equation: Set up the equation to find the time when Ben catches up to John.Let t be the time in hours after Ben starts at 0620.Distance John travels = 18 km + 54t km.Distance Ben travels = 63t km.Set distances equal to find t when Ben catches up: 63t=18+54t.
Solve for t: Solve the equation for t.63t=18+54t.63t−54t=18.9t=18.t=918.t=2 hours.
Calculate Actual Time: Calculate the actual time of day when Ben overtakes John. Ben starts at 0620, plus 2 hours = 0820.