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the distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is 500 km. A bus left Mombasa and traveled
towards Nairobi at an average speed of 60 km/hr. after 2hrs and 30minutes; a car left Mombasa
and traveled along the same road at an average speed of 100 km/ hr. Determine (a) (i)The
distance of the bus from Nairobi when the car took off (2mks) (ii) The distance the car traveled
to catch up with the bus (b) Immediately the car caught up with the bus (c)The car stopped for
25 minutes. Find the new average speed at which the car traveled in order to reach Nairobi at
the same time as the bus.
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Let's solve the problem step by step.

Given:

● Distance between Mombasa and Nairobi = 500 km

● Speed of the bus = 60 km/h
● Speed of the car = 100 km/h
● Time before the car leaves = 2 hours and 30 minutes = 2.5 hours

(a) (i) The distance of the bus from Nairobi when the car
took off.

Step 1: Calculate the distance traveled by the bus in 2.5 hours.

[ \text{Distance}_{\text{bus}} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} = 60 \text{ km/h} \times 2.5 \text{

hours} = 150 \text{ km} ]

Step 2: Calculate the distance of the bus from Nairobi when the car took off.

[ \text{Distance from Nairobi} = 500 \text{ km} - 150 \text{ km} = 350 \text{ km} ]

So, the distance of the bus from Nairobi when the car took off is:

[ \boxed{350 \text{ km}} ]

(a) (ii) The distance the car traveled to catch up with the
bus.

Step 1: Determine the time it takes for the car to catch up with the bus.

Let ( t ) be the time in hours that the car travels to catch up with the bus after it starts. During
this time, the bus continues to travel.

The distance traveled by the bus during this time is:

[ \text{Distance}_{\text{bus}} = 60 \text{ km/h} \times t ]

The distance traveled by the car during this time is:

[ \text{Distance}_{\text{car}} = 100 \text{ km/h} \times t ]

Step 2: Set up the equation for when the car catches up with the bus.

At the moment the car catches up with the bus, the distance traveled by the car will equal the
distance traveled by the bus plus the initial distance between them (which is 150 km):

[ 100t = 150 + 60t ]

Step 3: Solve for ( t ).

Rearranging gives:

[ 100t - 60t = 150 ] [ 40t = 150 ] [ t = \frac{150}{40} = 3.75 \text{ hours} ]

Step 4: Calculate the distance the car traveled to catch up with the bus.

[ \text{Distance}_{\text{car}} = 100 \text{ km/h} \times 3.75 \text{ hours} = 375 \text{ km} ]

So, the distance the car traveled to catch up with the bus is:
[ \boxed{375 \text{ km}} ]

(b) Immediately the car caught up with the bus.

Step 1: Calculate the total distance from Mombasa to the point where the car caught up with the
bus.

The total distance from Mombasa to the point where the car caught up with the bus is:

[ \text{Distance}{\text{total}} = \text{Distance}{\text{bus}} + \text{Distance}_{\text{car}} = 150

\text{ km} + 375 \text{ km} = 525 \text{ km} ]

However, since the total distance from Mombasa to Nairobi is 500 km, the car cannot travel 525
km.

Instead, we need to calculate the distance from Mombasa to the point where the car caught up
with the bus:

[ \text{Distance}_{\text{bus}} = 150 \text{ km} + 375 \text{ km} - 500 \text{ km} = 25 \text{ km} ]

So, the distance from Mombasa to the point where the car caught up with the bus is:

[ \boxed{425 \text{ km}} ]

(c) The car stopped for 25 minutes. Find the new average
speed at which the car traveled in order to reach Nairobi at
the same time as the bus.

Step 1: Calculate the time taken by the bus to reach Nairobi.

The bus has already traveled 150 km and has 350 km left to reach Nairobi:
[ \text{Time}_{\text{bus}} = \frac{350 \text{ km}}{60 \text{ km/h}} = \frac{35}{6} \text{ hours}
\approx 5.83 \text{ hours} ]

Step 2: Calculate the time available for the car to reach Nairobi after stopping.

The car has already traveled for 3.

You
generate 20 questions similar to the one above and their respective olutions (half of the
questions with obects travelling to same destination, the rest with vehicles approaching each
other on same road)
BLACKBOXAI
Here are 20 questions similar to the one you provided, divided into two categories: vehicles
traveling to the same destination and vehicles approaching each other on the same road. Each
question is followed by its respective solution.

Category 1: Vehicles Traveling to the Same Destination

Question 1:

The distance between Town A and Town B is 600 km. A truck leaves Town A and travels
towards Town B at an average speed of 70 km/h. After 1 hour, a car leaves Town A and travels
towards Town B at an average speed of 90 km/h. (a) How far is the truck from Town B when the
car takes off?
(b) How far does the car travel to catch up with the truck?

Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the truck in 1 hour = 70 km.

Distance from Town B = 600 km - 70 km = 530 km.

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 70(t + 1) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 90t = 70(t + 1) ]
[ 90t = 70t + 70 ]
[ 20t = 70 ]
[ t = 3.5 \text{ hours} ]
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90 \times 3.5 = 315 \text{ km} ).

Question 2:

A bus leaves City X for City Y, which is 400 km away, at a speed of 80 km/h. After 1 hour, a
motorcycle leaves City X for City Y at a speed of 120 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from City Y when the motorcycle takes off?
(b) How far does the motorcycle travel to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the bus in 1 hour = 80 km.

Distance from City Y = 400 km - 80 km = 320 km.

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the motorcycle travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80(t + 1) ).
Distance traveled by the motorcycle = ( 120t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 120t = 80(t + 1) ]
[ 120t = 80t + 80 ]
[ 40t = 80 ]
[ t = 2 \text{ hours} ]
Distance traveled by the motorcycle = ( 120 \times 2 = 240 \text{ km} ).

Question 3:

A cyclist leaves Town C for Town D, which is 300 km away, at a speed of 15 km/h. After 2 hours,
a car leaves Town C for Town D at a speed of 60 km/h.
(a) How far is the cyclist from Town D when the car takes off?
(b) How far does the car travel to catch up with the cyclist?

Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the cyclist in 2 hours = 30 km.

Distance from Town D = 300 km - 30 km = 270 km.
(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15(t + 2) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 60t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 60t = 15(t + 2) ]
[ 60t = 15t + 30 ]
[ 45t = 30 ]
[ t = \frac{2}{3} \text{ hours} ]
Distance traveled by the car = ( 60 \times \frac{2}{3} = 40 \text{ km} ).

Question 4:

A train leaves Station E for Station F, which is 500 km away, at a speed of 100 km/h. After 3
hours, a bus leaves Station E for Station F at a speed of 80 km/h.
(a) How far is the train from Station F when the bus takes off?
(b) How far does the bus travel to catch up with the train?

Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the train in 3 hours = 300 km.

Distance from Station F = 500 km - 300 km = 200 km.

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the bus travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the train = ( 100(t + 3) ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 80t = 100(t + 3) ]
[ 80t = 100t + 300 ]
[ 20t = 300 ]
[ t = 15 \text{ hours} ]
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80 \times 15 = 1200 \text{ km} ).

Question 5:
A car leaves Town G for Town H, which is 450 km away, at a speed of 90 km/h. After 2 hours, a
truck leaves Town G for Town H at a speed of 60 km/h.
(a) How far is the car from Town H when the truck takes off?
(b) How far does the truck travel to catch up with the car?

Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the car in 2 hours = 180 km.

Distance from Town H = 450 km - 180 km = 270 km.

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the truck travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90(t + 2) ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 60t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 60t = 90(t + 2) ]
[ 60t = 90t + 180 ]
[ 30t = 180 ]
[ t = 6 \text{ hours} ]
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 60 \times 6 = 360 \text{ km} ).

Question 6:

A bus departs from City I to City J, which is 700 km away, at a speed of 70 km/h. After 1 hour, a
car departs from City I to City J at a speed of 110 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from City J when the car takes off?
(b) How far does the car travel to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the bus in 1 hour = 70 km.

Distance from City J = 700 km - 70 km = 630 km.

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 70(t + 1) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 110t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 110t = 70(t + 1) ]
[ 110t = 70t + 70 ]
[ 40t = 70 ]
[ t = 1.75 \text{ hours} ]
Distance traveled by the car = ( 110 \times 1.75 = 192.5 \text{ km} ).

Question 7:

A cyclist leaves Town K for Town L, which is 250 km away, at a speed of 20 km/h. After 3 hours,
a car leaves Town K for Town L at a speed of 80 km/h.
(a) How far is the cyclist from Town L when the car takes off?
(b) How far does the car travel to catch up with the cyclist?

Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the cyclist in 3 hours = 60 km.

Distance from Town L = 250 km - 60 km = 190 km.

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 20(t + 3) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 80t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 80t = 20(t + 3) ]
[ 80t = 20t + 60 ]
[ 60t = 60 ]
[ t = 1 \text{ hour} ]
Distance traveled by the car = ( 80 \times 1 = 80 \text{ km} ).

Question 8:

A train leaves Station M for Station N, which is 800 km away, at a speed of 120 km/h. After 2
hours, a bus leaves Station M for Station N at a speed of 90 km/h.
(a) How far is the train from Station N when the bus takes off?
(b) How far does the bus travel to catch up with the train?
Solution: (a) Distance traveled by the train in 2 hours = 240 km.
Distance from Station N = 800 km - 240 km = 560 km.

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the bus travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the train = ( 120(t + 2) ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 90t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 90t = 120(t + 2) ]
[ 90t = 120t + 240 ]
[ 30t = 240 ]
[ t = 8 \text{ hours} ]
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 90 \times 8 = 720 \text{ km} ).

Category 2: Vehicles Approaching Each Other on the Same

Road

Question 9:

A car leaves Town O heading towards Town P at a speed of 100 km/h. At the same time, a truck
leaves Town P heading towards Town O at a speed of 80 km/h. The distance between Town O
and Town P is 360 km.
(a) How long will it take for the car and truck to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 100 km/h + 80 km/h = 180 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{360 \text{ km}}{180 \text{ km/h}} = 2 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the car = ( 100 \text{ km/h} \times 2 \text{ hours} = 200 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 80 \text{ km/h} \times 2 \text{ hours} = 160 \text{ km} ).

Question 10:
A cyclist leaves Town Q towards Town R at a speed of 15 km/h. Simultaneously, a motorbike
leaves Town R towards Town Q at a speed of 45 km/h. The distance between Town Q and Town
R is 120 km.
(a) How long will it take for the cyclist and motorbike to meet?
(b) How far will each have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 15 km/h + 45 km/h = 60 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{120 \text{ km}}{60 \text{ km/h}} = 2 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15 \text{ km/h} \times 2 \text{ hours} = 30 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the motorbike = ( 45 \text{ km/h} \times 2 \text{ hours} = 90 \text{ km} ).

Question 11:

A bus departs from City S towards City T at a speed of 70 km/h. At the same time, a car departs
from City T towards City S at a speed of 90 km/h. The distance between the two cities is 500
km.
(a) How long will it take for the bus and car to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 70 km/h + 90 km/h = 160 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{500 \text{ km}}{160 \text{ km/h}} = 3.125 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the bus = ( 70 \text{ km/h} \times 3.125 \text{ hours} = 218.75 \text{ km}
).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 3.125 \text{ hours} = 281.25 \text{ km} ).

Question 12:

A train leaves Station U towards Station V at a speed of 120 km/h. At the same time, a freight
truck leaves Station V towards Station U at a speed of 60 km/h. The distance between the two
stations is 480 km.
(a) How long will it take for the train and truck to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 120 km/h + 60 km/h = 180 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{480 \text{ km}}{180 \text{ km/h}} = \frac{8}{3} \text{ hours} \approx 2.67
\text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the train = ( 120 \text{ km/h} \times \frac{8}{3} \text{ hours} = 320 \text{
km} ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 60 \text{ km/h} \times \frac{8}{3} \text{ hours} = 160 \text{ km}
).

Question 13:

A car leaves Town W towards Town X at a speed of 90 km/h. Simultaneously, a bus leaves
Town X towards Town W at a speed of 70 km/h. The distance between Town W and Town X is
400 km.
(a) How long will it take for the car and bus to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 90 km/h + 70 km/h = 160 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{400 \text{ km}}{160 \text{ km/h}} = 2.5 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the car = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 2.5 \text{ hours} = 225 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 70 \text{ km/h} \times 2.5 \text{ hours} = 175 \text{ km} ).

Question 14:

A cyclist leaves Town Y towards Town Z at a speed of 10 km/h. At the same time, a motorbike
leaves Town Z towards Town Y at a speed of 50 km/h. The distance between Town Y and Town
Z is 100 km.
(a) How long will it take for the cyclist and motorbike to meet?
(b) How far will each have traveled when they meet?
Solution: (a) Combined speed = 10 km/h + 50 km/h = 60 km/h.
Time to meet = ( \frac{100 \text{ km}}{60 \text{ km/h}} \approx 1.67 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 10 \text{ km/h} \times 1.67 \text{ hours} \approx 16.67
\text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the motorbike = ( 50 \text{ km/h} \times 1.67 \text{ hours} \approx 83.33
\text{ km} ).

Question 15:

A bus departs from City A towards City B at a speed of 80 km/h. At the same time, a truck
departs from City B towards City A at a speed of 60 km/h. The distance between the two cities is
300 km.
(a) How long will it take for the bus and truck to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 80 km/h + 60 km/h = 140 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{300 \text{ km}}{140 \text{ km/h}} \approx 2.14 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80 \text{ km/h} \times 2.14 \text{ hours} \approx 171.43 \text{
km} ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 60 \text{ km/h} \times 2.14 \text{ hours} \approx 128.57 \text{
km} ).

Question 16:

A train leaves Station C towards Station D at a speed of 150 km/h. At the same time, a car
leaves Station D towards Station C at a speed of 100 km/h. The distance between the two
stations is 600 km.
(a) How long will it take for the train and car to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?
Solution: (a) Combined speed = 150 km/h + 100 km/h = 250 km/h.
Time to meet = ( \frac{600 \text{ km}}{250 \text{ km/h}} = 2.4 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the train = ( 150 \text{ km/h} \times 2.4 \text{ hours} = 360 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100 \text{ km/h} \times 2.4 \text{ hours} = 240 \text{ km} ).

Question 17:

A cyclist leaves Town E towards Town F at a speed of 12 km/h. Simultaneously, a car leaves
Town F towards Town E at a speed of 48 km/h. The distance between Town E and Town F is
180 km.
(a) How long will it take for the cyclist and car to meet?
(b) How far will each have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 12 km/h + 48 km/h = 60 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{180 \text{ km}}{60 \text{ km/h}} = 3 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 12 \text{ km/h} \times 3 \text{ hours} = 36 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 48 \text{ km/h} \times 3 \text{ hours} = 144 \text{ km} ).

Question 18:

A bus departs from City G towards City H at a speed of 75 km/h. At the same time, a truck
departs from City H towards City G at a speed of 50 km/h. The distance between the two cities
is 450 km.
(a) How long will it take for the bus and truck to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 75 km/h + 50 km/h = 125 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{450 \text{ km}}{125 \text{ km/h}} = 3.6 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the bus = ( 75 \text{ km/h} \times 3.6 \text{ hours} = 270 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 50 \text{ km/h} \times 3.6 \text{ hours} = 180 \text{ km} ).
Question 19:

A car leaves Town I towards Town J at a speed of 85 km/h. At the same time, a motorcycle
leaves Town J towards Town I at a speed of 65 km/h. The distance between Town I and Town J
is 320 km.
(a) How long will it take for the car and motorcycle to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 85 km/h + 65 km/h = 150 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{320 \text{ km}}{150 \text{ km/h}} \approx 2.13 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the car = ( 85 \text{ km/h} \times 2.13 \text{ hours} \approx 181.05 \text{
km} ).
Distance traveled by the motorcycle = ( 65 \text{ km/h} \times 2.13 \text{ hours} \approx 138.95
\text{ km} ).

Question 20:

A train departs from Station K towards Station L at a speed of 130 km/h. At the same time, a
bus departs from Station L towards Station K at a speed of 90 km/h. The distance between the
two stations is 720 km.
(a) How long will it take for the train and bus to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 130 km/h + 90 km/h = 220 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{720 \text{ km}}{220 \text{ km/h}} \approx 3.27 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the train = ( 130 \text{ km/h} \times 3.27 \text{ hours} \approx 426.67
\text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 3.27 \text{ hours} \approx 294.33 \text{
km} ).
You
generate 20 plus additional problems almost similar to the previous ones, with objects given
specific departure times ,eg leaves town A at 1:00 am, or not given, divided into two categories:
objects traveling in the same direction and objects approaching each other (or moving towards
each other), the objects start time can be given or not, in their solutions where applicaple
calculate time taken to meet or overtake. Each problem is followed by its respective solution.
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Here are 20 additional problems divided into two categories: objects traveling in the same
direction and objects approaching each other. Each problem includes specific departure times
or does not specify them, and each is followed by its respective solution.

Category 1: Objects Traveling in the Same Direction

Question 1:

A bus leaves Town A for Town B at 9:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 80 km/h. At 10:00 AM, a car
leaves Town A for Town B at a speed of 100 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from Town B when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) The bus travels for 1 hour before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80 \text{ km/h} \times 1 \text{ hour} = 80 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town B = ( 600 \text{ km} - 80 \text{ km} = 520 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80(t + 1) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 100t = 80(t + 1) ]
[ 100t = 80t + 80 ]
[ 20t = 80 ]
[ t = 4 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes 4 hours to catch up.

Question 2:

A cyclist leaves Town C for Town D at 8:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 15 km/h. At 9:30 AM, a
car leaves Town C for Town D at a speed of 60 km/h.
(a) How far is the cyclist from Town D when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the cyclist?

Solution: (a) The cyclist travels for 1.5 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 22.5 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town D = ( 150 \text{ km} - 22.5 \text{ km} = 127.5 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 60t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 60t = 15(t + 1.5) ]
[ 60t = 15t + 22.5 ]
[ 45t = 22.5 ]
[ t = 0.5 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes 0.5 hours to catch up.

Question 3:

A train departs from Station E towards Station F at 10:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 90 km/h.
At 11:00 AM, a bus leaves Station E towards Station F at a speed of 70 km/h.
(a) How far is the train from Station F when the bus takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the bus to catch up with the train?
Solution: (a) The train travels for 1 hour before the bus takes off:
Distance traveled by the train = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 1 \text{ hour} = 90 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Station F = ( 300 \text{ km} - 90 \text{ km} = 210 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the bus travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the train = ( 90(t + 1) ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 70t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 70t = 90(t + 1) ]
[ 70t = 90t + 90 ]
[ 20t = 90 ]
[ t = 4.5 \text{ hours} ].
The bus takes 4.5 hours to catch up.

Question 4:

A car leaves Town G for Town H at 7:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 100 km/h. At 8:30 AM, a
truck leaves Town G for Town H at a speed of 80 km/h.
(a) How far is the car from Town H when the truck takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the truck to catch up with the car?

Solution: (a) The car travels for 1.5 hours before the truck takes off:
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 150 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town H = ( 500 \text{ km} - 150 \text{ km} = 350 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the truck travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 80t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 80t = 100(t + 1.5) ]
[ 80t = 100t + 150 ]
[ 20t = 150 ]
[ t = 7.5 \text{ hours} ].
The truck takes 7.5 hours to catch up.

Question 5:

A bus departs from City I towards City J at 6:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 75 km/h. At 7:15
AM, a car departs from City I towards City J at a speed of 95 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from City J when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) The bus travels for 1.25 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 75 \text{ km/h} \times 1.25 \text{ hours} = 93.75 \text{ km} ).
Distance from City J = ( 350 \text{ km} - 93.75 \text{ km} = 256.25 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 75(t + 1.25) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 95t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 95t = 75(t + 1.25) ]
[ 95t = 75t + 93.75 ]
[ 20t = 93.75 ]
[ t = 4.6875 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes approximately 4.69 hours to catch up.

Category 2: Objects Approaching Each Other

Question 6:

A car leaves Town K towards Town L at 8:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 110 km/h. At the same
time, a truck leaves Town L towards Town K at a speed of 90 km/h. The distance between Town
K and Town L is 500 km.
(a) How long will it take for the car and truck to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?
Solution: (a) Combined speed = 110 km/h + 90 km/h = 200 km/h.
Time to meet = ( \frac{500 \text{ km}}{200 \text{ km/h}} = 2.5 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the car = ( 110 \text{ km/h} \times 2.5 \text{ hours} = 275 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 2.5 \text{ hours} = 225 \text{ km} ).

Question 7:

A cyclist leaves Town M towards Town N at 9:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 20 km/h.
Simultaneously, a motorbike leaves Town N towards Town M at a speed of 60 km/h. The
distance between Town M and Town N is 180 km.
(a) How long will it take for the cyclist and motorbike to meet?
(b) How far will each have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 20 km/h + 60 km/h = 80 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{180 \text{ km}}{80 \text{ km/h}} = 2.25 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 20 \text{ km/h} \times 2.25 \text{ hours} = 45 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the motorbike = ( 60 \text{ km/h} \times 2.25 \text{ hours} = 135 \text{ km} ).

Question 8:

A train departs from Station O towards Station P at 10:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 130 km/h.
At the same time, a bus departs from Station P towards Station O at a speed of 100 km/h. The
distance between the two stations is 700 km.
(a) How long will it take for the train and bus to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 130 km/h + 100 km/h = 230 km/h.
Time to meet = ( \frac{700 \text{ km}}{230 \text{ km/h}} \approx 3.04 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the train = ( 130 \text{ km/h} \times 3.04 \text{ hours} \approx 395.2
\text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 100 \text{ km/h} \times 3.04 \text{ hours} \approx 304 \text{ km}
).

Question 9:

A car leaves Town Q towards Town R at 1:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 90 km/h. At the same
time, a truck leaves Town R towards Town Q at a speed of 70 km/h. The distance between Town
Q and Town R is 400 km.
(a) How long will it take for the car and truck to meet?
(b) How far will each vehicle have traveled when they meet?

Solution: (a) Combined speed = 90 km/h + 70 km/h = 160 km/h.

Time to meet = ( \frac{400 \text{ km}}{160 \text{ km/h}} = 2.5 \text{ hours} ).

(b) Distance traveled by the car = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 2.5 \text{ hours} = 225 \text{ km} ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 70 \text{ km/h} \times 2.5 \text{ hours} = 175 \text{ km} ).

Question 10:

A cyclist leaves Town S towards Town T at 7:30 AM, traveling at a speed of 15 km/h. At 8:00
AM, a car leaves Town T towards Town S at a speed of 60 km/h. The distance between Town S
and Town T is 120 km.
(a) How far is the cyclist from Town T when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the cyclist?

Solution: (a) The cyclist travels for 0.5 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15 \text{ km/h} \times 0.5 \text{ hours} = 7.5 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town T = ( 120 \text{ km} - 7.5 \text{ km} = 112.5 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15(t + 0.5) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 60t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 60t = 15(t + 0.5) ]
[ 60t = 15t + 7.5 ]
[ 45t = 7.5 ]
[ t = \frac{7.5}{45} = 0.1667 \text{ hours} \approx 10 \text{ minutes} ].
The car takes approximately 10 minutes to catch up.

Question 11:

A bus leaves City U for City V at 2:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 70 km/h. At 3:30 PM, a car
leaves City U for City V at a speed of 90 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from City V when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) The bus travels for 1.5 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 70 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 105 \text{ km} ).
Distance from City V = ( 600 \text{ km} - 105 \text{ km} = 495 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 70(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 90t = 70(t + 1.5) ]
[ 90t = 70t + 105 ]
[ 20t = 105 ]
[ t = 5.25 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes 5.25 hours to catch up.

Question 12:

A train departs from Station W towards Station X at 11:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 120 km/h.
At 12:30 PM, a bus leaves Station W towards Station X at a speed of 80 km/h.
(a) How far is the train from Station X when the bus takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the bus to catch up with the train?
Solution: (a) The train travels for 1.5 hours before the bus takes off:
Distance traveled by the train = ( 120 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 180 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Station X = ( 500 \text{ km} - 180 \text{ km} = 320 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the bus travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the train = ( 120(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 80t = 120(t + 1.5) ]
[ 80t = 120t + 180 ]
[ 40t = 180 ]
[ t = 4.5 \text{ hours} ].
The bus takes 4.5 hours to catch up.

Question 13:

A car leaves Town Y for Town Z at 4:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 100 km/h. At 5:30 PM, a
truck leaves Town Y for Town Z at a speed of 90 km/h.
(a) How far is the car from Town Z when the truck takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the truck to catch up with the car?

Solution: (a) The car travels for 1.5 hours before the truck takes off:
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 150 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town Z = ( 400 \text{ km} - 150 \text{ km} = 250 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the truck travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 90t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 90t = 100(t + 1.5) ]
[ 90t = 100t + 150 ]
[ 10t = 150 ]
[ t = 15 \text{ hours} ].
The truck takes 15 hours to catch up.

Question 14:

A bus departs from City A towards City B at 3:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 60 km/h. At 4:15
PM, a car departs from City A towards City B at a speed of 90 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from City B when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) The bus travels for 1.25 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 60 \text{ km/h} \times 1.25 \text{ hours} = 75 \text{ km} ).
Distance from City B = ( 300 \text{ km} - 75 \text{ km} = 225 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 60(t + 1.25) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 90t = 60(t + 1.25) ]
[ 90t = 60t + 75 ]
[ 30t = 75 ]
[ t = 2.5 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes 2.5 hours to catch up.

Question 15:

A train leaves Station C towards Station D at 5:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 100 km/h. At 6:30
PM, a bus leaves Station C towards Station D at a speed of 80 km/h.
(a) How far is the train from Station D when the bus takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the bus to catch up with the train?
Solution: (a) The train travels for 1.5 hours before the bus takes off:
Distance traveled by the train = ( 100 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 150 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Station D = ( 400 \text{ km} - 150 \text{ km} = 250 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the bus travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the train = ( 100(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 80t = 100(t + 1.5) ]
[ 80t = 100t + 150 ]
[ 20t = 150 ]
[ t = 7.5 \text{ hours} ].
The bus takes 7.5 hours to catch up.

Question 16:

A car leaves Town E for Town F at 12:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 90 km/h. At 1:30 PM, a
truck leaves Town E for Town F at a speed of 70 km/h.
(a) How far is the car from Town F when the truck takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the truck to catch up with the car?

Solution: (a) The car travels for 1.5 hours before the truck takes off:
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 135 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town F = ( 300 \text{ km} - 135 \text{ km} = 165 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the truck travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the car = ( 90(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 70t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 70t = 90(t + 1.5) ]
[ 70t = 90t + 135 ]
[ 20t = 135 ]
[ t = 6.75 \text{ hours} ].
The truck takes 6.75 hours to catch up.

Question 17:

A bus departs from City G towards City H at 1:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 75 km/h. At 2:30
PM, a car departs from City G towards City H at a speed of 95 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from City H when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) The bus travels for 1.5 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 75 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 112.5 \text{ km} ).
Distance from City H = ( 400 \text{ km} - 112.5 \text{ km} = 287.5 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 75(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 95t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 95t = 75(t + 1.5) ]
[ 95t = 75t + 112.5 ]
[ 20t = 112.5 ]
[ t = 5.625 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes approximately 5.63 hours to catch up.

Question 18:

A train departs from Station I towards Station J at 3:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 110 km/h. At
4:15 PM, a bus leaves Station I towards Station J at a speed of 85 km/h.
(a) How far is the train from Station J when the bus takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the bus to catch up with the train?
Solution: (a) The train travels for 1.25 hours before the bus takes off:
Distance traveled by the train = ( 110 \text{ km/h} \times 1.25 \text{ hours} = 137.5 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Station J = ( 500 \text{ km} - 137.5 \text{ km} = 362.5 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the bus travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the train = ( 110(t + 1.25) ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 85t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 85t = 110(t + 1.25) ]
[ 85t = 110t + 137.5 ]
[ 25t = 137.5 ]
[ t = 5.5 \text{ hours} ].
The bus takes 5.5 hours to catch up.

Question 19:

A car leaves Town K for Town L at 10:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 95 km/h. At 11:30 AM, a
truck leaves Town K for Town L at a speed of 75 km/h.
(a) How far is the car from Town L when the truck takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the truck to catch up with the car?

Solution: (a) The car travels for 1.5 hours before the truck takes off:
Distance traveled by the car = ( 95 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 142.5 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town L = ( 600 \text{ km} - 142.5 \text{ km} = 457.5 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the truck travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the car = ( 95(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the truck = ( 75t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 75t = 95(t + 1.5) ]
[ 75t = 95t + 142.5 ]
[ 20t = 142.5 ]
[ t = 7.125 \text{ hours} ].
The truck takes approximately 7.13 hours to catch up.

Question 20:

A bus leaves City M for City N at 4:00 PM, traveling at a speed of 80 km/h. At 5:15 PM, a car
leaves City M for City N at a speed of 100 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from City N when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) The bus travels for 1.25 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80 \text{ km/h} \times 1.25 \text{ hours} = 100 \text{ km} ).
Distance from City N = ( 300 \text{ km} - 100 \text{ km} = 200 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80(t + 1.25) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 100t = 80(t + 1.25) ]
[ 100t = 80t + 100 ]
[ 20t = 100 ]
[ t = 5 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes 5 hours to catch up. ### Category 1: Objects Traveling in the Same Direction

Question 1:

A bus leaves Town A for Town B at 9:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 80 km/h. At 10:00 AM, a car
leaves Town A for Town B at a speed of 100 km/h.
(a) How far is the bus from Town B when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the bus?

Solution: (a) The bus travels for 1 hour before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80 \text{ km/h} \times 1 \text{ hour} = 80 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town B = ( 600 \text{ km} - 80 \text{ km} = 520 \text{ km} ).
(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 80(t + 1) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 100t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 100t = 80(t + 1) ]
[ 100t = 80t + 80 ]
[ 20t = 80 ]
[ t = 4 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes 4 hours to catch up.

Question 2:

A cyclist leaves Town C for Town D at 8:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 15 km/h. At 9:30 AM, a
car leaves Town C for Town D at a speed of 60 km/h.
(a) How far is the cyclist from Town D when the car takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the car to catch up with the cyclist?

Solution: (a) The cyclist travels for 1.5 hours before the car takes off:
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15 \text{ km/h} \times 1.5 \text{ hours} = 22.5 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Town D = ( 150 \text{ km} - 22.5 \text{ km} = 127.5 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the car travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the cyclist = ( 15(t + 1.5) ).
Distance traveled by the car = ( 60t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 60t = 15(t + 1.5) ]
[ 60t = 15t + 22.5 ]
[ 45t = 22.5 ]
[ t = 0.5 \text{ hours} ].
The car takes 0.5 hours to catch up.

Question 3:
A train departs from Station E towards Station F at 10:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 90 km/h.
At 11:00 AM, a bus leaves Station E towards Station F at a speed of 70 km/h.
(a) How far is the train from Station F when the bus takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the bus to catch up with the train?

Solution: (a) The train travels for 1 hour before the bus takes off:
Distance traveled by the train = ( 90 \text{ km/h} \times 1 \text{ hour} = 90 \text{ km} ).
Distance from Station F = ( 300 \text{ km} - 90 \text{ km} = 210 \text{ km} ).

(b) Let ( t ) be the time in hours the bus travels to catch up.
Distance traveled by the train = ( 90(t + 1) ).
Distance traveled by the bus = ( 70t ).
Setting them equal:
[ 70t = 90(t + 1) ]
[ 70t = 90t + 90 ]
[ 20t = 90 ]
[ t = 4.5 \text{ hours} ].
The bus takes 4.5 hours to catch up.

Question 4:

A car leaves Town G for Town H at 7:00 AM, traveling at a speed of 100 km/h. At 8:30 AM, a
truck leaves Town G for Town H at a speed of 80 km/h.
(a) How far is the car from Town H when the truck takes off?
(b) How long does it take for the