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Weekly Problem 32 - 2008

Malcolm and Nikki run at different speeds. They set off in opposite directions around a circular track. Where on the track will they meet?

Weekly Problem 40 - 2007

Stage: 3 and 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1
Turbo will take 3 hours to complete the 12 miles, whilst Harriet will take 1 hour 30 minutes. So Harriet should set off 1 hour 30 minutes after Turbo, that is at 9:45am.

This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.

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