Answer:
The slower runner is 1.71 km from the finish line when the fastest runner finishes the race.
Explanation:
Given;
the speed of the slower runner, u₁ = 11.8 km/hr
the speed of the fastest runner, u₂ = 15 km/hr
distance, d = 8 km
The time when the fastest runner finishes the race is given by;
[tex]Time = \frac{Distance }{speed}\\\\Time = \frac{8}{15} \\\\Time = 0.533 \ hr[/tex]
The distance covered by the slower runner at this time is given by;
d₁ = u₁ x 0.533 hr
d₁ = 11.8 km/hr x 0.533 hr
d₁ = 6.29 km
Additional distance (x) the slower runner need to finish is given by;
6.29 km + x = 8km
x = 8 k m - 6.29 km
x = 1.71 km
Therefore, the slower runner is 1.71 km from the finish line when the fastest runner finishes the race.
