Answer: It took 70 minutes for James to finish and 84 minutes for Lucas to finish and James was faster.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
Climbing rate of James = 3 mph
Running back rate of James = 4 mph
Climbing rate of Lucas = 2 mph
Running back rate = 5 mph
Total distance = 2 miles
We know that;
Distance = Speed * Time
As we have to find, we will rearrange the formula in terms of time
Time took by James for climbing =
Time took for running back =
Total time =
Total time taken by James =
1 hour = 60
Total time taken by James =
Time took by Lucas for climbing =
Time took by Lucas for climbing = 60 minutes
Time took on return =
Total time taken by Lucas = 60+24 = 84 minutes
Therefore,
It took 70 minutes for James to finish and 84 minutes for Lucas to finish and James was faster.
