SOLUTION: Hi
From his home at A Bob drove to B at average speed of 75km per hour.
From his home at C Tom drove to B via A at average speed of 85km per hour.
Distance from C to A i
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Question 1162021: Hi
From his home at A Bob drove to B at average speed of 75km per hour.
From his home at C Tom drove to B via A at average speed of 85km per hour.
Distance from C to A is 18km. If they both left home at the same time after what length of time Tom overtake Bob.
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Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: How long does it take to travel 18 km at the difference in their speeds, namely 10 km/hr?
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
Answer by ikleyn(52814) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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