SOLUTION: A car travelling at 48 kph overtakes a cyclist who is riding at 12 kph, has had a 3 hours head start. How far from the starting point does the car overtake the cyclist?

Question 1011649: A car travelling at 48 kph overtakes a cyclist who is riding at 12 kph, has had a 3 hours head start. How far from the starting point does the car overtake the cyclist?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A car travelling at 48 kph overtakes a cyclist who is riding at 12 kph, has had a 3 hours head start. How far from the starting point does the car overtake the cyclist?
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The cyclist is 36 km ahead (3*12).
The car "gains on" the cycle at 36 km/hr (48 - 12).
36/36 = 1 hour to overtake.
48*1 = 48 km from the start.

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