Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Rates

Rates — practice question

The towns of A and B are joined by a straight road that is 130 km long. Maxi sets off from town A towards town B, while Pippa goes from town B towards town A. Each one moves at a steady speed of 40 km/h, and Maxi starts 30 minutes ahead of Pippa.

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Calculate the distance from town A at the moment they meet.

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