Jashim and Imran start walking from A to B at 5 and 3 km per hour respectively. Jashim reaches B and starts back for A. How far from B will he meet Imran if the distance between A and B is 32 km?
Let's calculate the time it takes for both Jashim and Imran to meet after they start walking from points A and B.
- Jashim's speed is 5 km/h, and he is walking from A to B, a distance of 32 km.
- Imran's speed is 3 km/h, and he is walking from B to A, the same distance of 32 km.
Let "t" represent the time it takes for them to meet.
Distance = Speed × Time
For Jashim: Distance from A to meeting point = 5t
For Imran: Distance from B to meeting point = 3t
Since they meet at the same point, these distances must add up to the total distance between A and B, which is 32 km:
5t + 3t = 32
Combine like terms:
8t = 32
Now, solve for "t" by dividing both sides by 8:
t = 32 / 8 t = 4 hours
Now that we know it takes 4 hours for them to meet, we can calculate how far from point B they meet:
Distance from B to meeting point = Imran's speed × time Distance from B to meeting point = 3 km/h × 4 hours = 12 km
So, Jashim and Imran will meet 12 km away from point B.
However, the question asks for the distance from point B, so we need to subtract this from the total distance (32 km):
Distance from B = 32 km - 12 km = 20 km
Therefore, Jashim and Imran will meet 20 km away from point B, which is 8 km away from point B.
So, the answer is 8 km.
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