SOLUTION: Two brothers, Marco and Fernando, are training for a a marathon. Marco runs at a rate of 6 miles per hours. Fernando runs at a rate of 7.2 miles per hour. they start a training run

Question 1148277: Two brothers, Marco and Fernando, are training for a a marathon. Marco runs at a rate of 6 miles per hours. Fernando runs at a rate of 7.2 miles per hour. they start a training run at the same time in the same direction. In how much time wiil they be 0.3 miles apart?
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, josmiceli:
Answer by greenestamps(13215) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Just as

distance = rate times time

it is also true that, if the times are the same,

(difference in distances) = (difference in rates) times time

So

time = (difference in distances) / (difference in rates)

time = 0.3/(7.2-6) = 0.3/1.2 = 1/4 (hours)

ANSWER: 1/4 hour, or 15 minutes

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the distance the slower one goes
= the distance the faster one goes
Let = the time in hrs for them to go these distances
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Marco's equation:
(1)
Fernando's equation:
(2)
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Plug (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2) hrs
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In 1/4 hrs, or 15 min, they will be .3 mi apart
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check:
(1)
(1) mi
and
(2)
(2)
(2) mi
OK

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