At 08 00, Patrick and John travelled from Town A to Town B at constant speeds. They travelled along the same route. Patrick travelled at 25 km/h faster than John. When Patrick reached the mid-point between Town A and Town B, John was 30 km away from the mid-point. At what time did Patrick reach Town B?

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1. Determine the time taken for Patrick to reach the mid-point

Difference in distance between Patrick and John at the mid-point = 3030 km.
Difference in speed = 2525 km/h.
Time taken to reach the mid-point = 3025=1.2\frac{30}{25} = 1.2 hours.

2. Calculate the total time taken for Patrick to reach Town B

Total time taken = 1.2×2=2.41.2 \times 2 = 2.4 hours.

3. Convert the total time into hours and minutes and find the arrival time

2.42.4 hours = 22 hours and 2424 minutes.
Starting time = 08 0008\ 00.
Arrival time = 08 00+208\ 00 + 2 h 2424 min = 10 2410\ 24.

Answer

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