The speed of the first runner is 1.78 mph while for the second runner is 2.22 mph
Speed
Speed is the ratio of total distance to total time taken. It is given by:
Speed = distance / time
Let a represent the speed of the first runner and b for the second runner. Hence:
a = (4/5)b
After 30 minutes (0.5 hour), the runners are 2 miles apart, hence:
a = d₁ / 0.5
d₁ = 0.5a
Also:
b = d₂/0.5
d₂ = 0.5b
d₁ + d₂ = 2, hence:
0.5a + 0.5b = 2
0.5(4/5)b + 0.5b = 2
b = 2.22 mph
a = (4/5) * 2.22 = 1.78 mph
The speed of the first runner is 1.78 mph while for the second runner is 2.22 mph
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