Problema Solution

43. Wendy and Rick left the library at noon and cycled 480 meters to the town hall. Wendy cycled at a speed of 80 meters per minute. Rick's speed was 20 meters per minute slower than Wendy's. After cycling 1/4 of the distance, Wendy stopped and waited for Rick to catch up with her. How many minutes did Wendy need to wait for Rick? Give you answer in minutes.

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1/4 of 480= (1/4)*480=120 meters.

Time taken by wendy to travel 120m= 120/80=1.5 minutes.

Time taken byRick to travel 120m= 120/60=2 minutes.

Wendy need to wait for rick= 2-1.5=0.5 minutes