The distance between points P and Q on a section of a straight road is 12km.

The distance between points P and Q on a section of a straight road is 12km. Mukai and Mutua left points P and Q respectively at the same time and moved towards each other at 1m/sec and 1.5m/s respectively.

Calculate:
a) their relative speed.
b) The time they will take before meeting.

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Wilfykil answered the question on August 28, 2019 at 05:28

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