SOLUTION: Suzi drove home at 60 mph, but her brother Jim, who left at the same time, could drive at only 48 mph. When Suzi arrived, Jim still had 60 miles to go. How far did Suzi drive?
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: Suzi drove home at 60 mph, but her brother Jim, who left at the same time, could drive at only 48 mph. When Suzi arrived, Jim still had 60 miles to go. How far did Suzi drive?
This question is from textbook College Algebra
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suzi gains 12 miles (60-48) on Jim for each hour they drive
when she arrived, she had gained 60 mi; which took her 5 hours (60/12)
driving 5 hours at 60 mph, she drove 300 mi.
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