SOLUTION: A long distance runner starts at the beginning of a trail and runs at a rate of 5 mph. One hour later, a cyclist starts at the beginning of the trail and travels at a rate of 13 m

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Question 1056971: A long distance runner starts at the beginning of a trail and runs at a rate of 5 mph. One hour later, a cyclist starts at the beginning of the trail and travels at a rate of 13 miles per. What is the amount of time that the cyclist travels before overtaking the renter?
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 mi lead
13-5=8mph overtake speed
5/8=0.625 hrs=37.5 minutes

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