Question 832040
A. How long does it take for the jet boat to reach the rig?
70 miles/50 mph = 1.4 hours
In 1.4 hours, how far does the cargo boat travel?
1.4 hours * 24mph = 33.6 miles
Rounded to the nearest half mile = 33.5 miles.
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B. How long does it take for the cargo boat to reach the rig?
70 miles/24 mph = 2.917 hours (that's rounded from a 6 that goes on forever)
What is the difference between 2.917 hours and 1.4 hours?
1.517 hours
Rounded to the nearest half hour = 1.5 hours