Word Problem 14
Problem 14: A grey hound peruses a hare and takes 6 leaps for every 7 leaps of hare, but 5 leaps of the hound are equal to 6 leaps of the hare. The comparison of rates of the hound and hare is ;
a. 26:25 b. 24:25 c. 36:35 d. 35:36
— hound and hare –
Solution:
Let
grey hound leap = g
hare leap = h
B given data;
Grey hound takes 6 leaps for hare’s 7 leaps;
6g =7h —–(1)
But given
5g = 6h —-(2)
Dividing both relations both sides;
By given data;
Grey hound takes 6 leaps for hare’s 7 leaps;
6g =7h —–(1)
But given
5g = 6h —-(2)
Dividing both relations both sides;
So the comparison is in ratio 36:35