Hi there - My calculus prof gave us an assignment that has the whole class stumped. He specifically said that this assignment does not require calculus, and seems to be more of a riddle but i'm sure that it involves some calculus based concepts all things considered. Anyways, here's the assignment. Any and all help would be appreciated Thanks!
Meredith Mathie goes on a hike in the mountains, setting out from the Origin Lodge at 9 a.m. and taking a trail that winds over hill and dale through Maple Forest to Maximum Peak. On reaching the summit of Maximum Peak, Meredith immediately turns around and, following exactly the same trail in reverse, returns to Origin Lodge at 5 p.m. Meredith is a tad obsessive-compulsive and always walks at a speed of 4.5 km/h going uphill, 6 km/hon level ground, and 9 km/h going downhill. At no point between departing from and returning to Origin Lodge does Meredith take a break or pause.
1. What is the round-trip distance walked by Meredith? [5]
2. Determine, as accurately as you can, at what time Meredith reached the summit of Maximum Peak. [5]
p.s. no other information was given, this is all. Very confused where to start.
Meredith Mathie goes on a hike in the mountains, setting out from the Origin Lodge at 9 a.m. and taking a trail that winds over hill and dale through Maple Forest to Maximum Peak. On reaching the summit of Maximum Peak, Meredith immediately turns around and, following exactly the same trail in reverse, returns to Origin Lodge at 5 p.m. Meredith is a tad obsessive-compulsive and always walks at a speed of 4.5 km/h going uphill, 6 km/hon level ground, and 9 km/h going downhill. At no point between departing from and returning to Origin Lodge does Meredith take a break or pause.
1. What is the round-trip distance walked by Meredith? [5]
2. Determine, as accurately as you can, at what time Meredith reached the summit of Maximum Peak. [5]
p.s. no other information was given, this is all. Very confused where to start.
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