Puzzle: Distance before Vehicle B catches A
Given the following information:
- the same route for two vehicles, A & B;
- the respective speeds of each vehicle;
- the head start enjoyed by vehcile A;
Calculate the following:
- the time it takes the faster vehicle (B) to catch vehicle A;
- the distance travelled before B draws level with A.
Calculation
- B travels faster than A, by ( - ):
- A's head start distance ( * ):
- Time to cancel A's head start ( / ):
- Distance at which B catches A ( * ):
Solution