Difference between revisions of "Mock AIME 6 2006-2007 Problems/Problem 3"
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| − | Alvin and Simon start <math>\frac{2+1}{2}(312)=468</math> metres apart. | + | Alvin and Simon start <math>\frac{2+1}{2}(312)=468</math> metres apart, as they are travelling in different directions. |
| − | Simon and Theodore start <math>\frac{3-2}{3}(2526)=842</math> metres apart. | + | Simon and Theodore start <math>\frac{3-2}{3}(2526)=842</math> metres apart, as they are travelling in the same direction. |
| − | Therefore, Alvin and Simon | + | Therefore, Alvin and Simon are <math>842-468=\framebox{374}</math> metres apart, as they are travelling in different directions. |
| + | ~AbbyWong | ||
Revision as of 00:53, 6 September 2023
Alvin and Simon start 
metres apart, as they are travelling in different directions.
Simon and Theodore start 
metres apart, as they are travelling in the same direction.
Therefore, Alvin and Simon are 
metres apart, as they are travelling in different directions.
~AbbyWong
