Question

56. A ship leaves on a long voyage. When it is 18 miles from the shore, a seaplane, whose speed
is ten times that of the ship is sent to deliver a mail. How far from the shore does the seaplane
catch up with the ship?
a) 200 miles
b) 220 miles
c)22 miles
d) 20 miles​

Answer 1

Answer:

= 20 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

in short:

Tot distance =18 miles

speed = (10 - 1) = 9 miles/h & Time= (18 miles ÷ 9 miles)= 2 hours, so distance covered = 20 miles.