The velocity of the bus is:
velocity (bus) = 36 miles / 40 min
velocity (bus) = 0.9 miles / min
Since the car is 1.5 times faster, so the velocity of the car is:
velocity (car) = 1.5 * 0.9 miles / min
velocity (car) = 1.35 miles / min
At the meeting point, the sum of the distance is equal to 36 miles. Therefore:
1.35 t + 0.9 t = 36
2.25 t = 36
t = 16 min
So they will meet after 16 minutes.
