Question 8
Under a starry sky, Puppy the dog and Catty the cat set out simultaneously to visit each other, walking at constant speeds. Distracted by the stars, they do not notice when they pass. After passing, Puppy reaches Catty’s home in 9 minutes and Catty reaches Puppy’s home in 1 minute. Answer all three questions.
1. Let a be Catty’s speed divided by Puppy’s speed. Compare their speeds and determine whether a>1 or a<1.
2. How are their distances from home to the meeting point related to a?
3. Use their remaining distances and times to find a and each complete journey time.
1. Let a be Catty’s speed divided by Puppy’s speed. Compare their speeds and determine whether a>1 or a<1.
2. How are their distances from home to the meeting point related to a?
3. Use their remaining distances and times to find a and each complete journey time.