Tummy Ache

Timmy, Tammy and Tommy all go to the doctors. In what order do they arrive at the surgery?
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Problem



Timmy, Tammy and Tommy all set off separately to visit their doctor, leaving their homes at exactly the same time.

Timmy cycles the 8 km at an average speed of 20 km/hr.

Tammy walks the 1.2 km at an average speed of 4 km/hr.

Tommy drives the 16.5 km at an average speed of 45 km/hr.

In what order do they arrive at the doctor's surgery?

 

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