Answer:
During the first half hour, Diego is traveling faster at an average of 50 miles/hour as opposed to Lin who is only traveling at an average of 46 miles/hour. Â After lunch, Lin is traveling faster at an average rate of 56 miles/hour while Diego is traveling at an average rate of 52 miles/hour.
Step-by-step explanation:
Speed is an average of distance divided by time, or s = d/t. Â In the first part of the trip, Lin travels 23 miles in 30 minutes, or 0.5 of an hour, and Diego travels 25 miles in 0.5 of an hour. Â If we calculate the average speed at s = 23/0.5 and 25/0.5, we get an average rate of 46 miles/hour for Lin and 50 miles/hour for Diego. Â After lunch, Lin travels 60 miles in 65 minutes, or 1.08 of an hour, and Diego travels the same distance in 70 minutes, or 1.16 of an hour. Â Calculating the average speed for this part of the trip is 60/1.08 or an average of 56 miles/hour for Lin and 60/1.16 or an average of 52 miles/hour for Diego.