SOLUTION: A train left the alabama and traveled east at an average speed of 12 mph. An boat left one hour later and traveled in the same direction but with an average speed of 15 mph. How
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Question 979244: A train left the alabama and traveled east at an average speed of 12 mph. An boat left one hour later and traveled in the same direction but with an average speed of 15 mph. How long did the train travel before the boat caught up?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12 mile lead.
3 mph overtake speed
12/3=4 hrs
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