SOLUTION: Pablo is driving 40 mph. After he has driven 30 miles, his brother Ricardo starts driving in the same direction. At what rate must Ricardo drive to catch up with Pablo in 5 hours?

Question 212841: Pablo is driving 40 mph. After he has driven 30 miles, his brother Ricardo starts driving in the same direction. At what rate must Ricardo drive to catch up with Pablo in 5 hours?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pablo is driving 40 mph. After he has driven 30 miles, his brother Ricardo starts driving in the same direction. At what rate must Ricardo drive to catch up with Pablo in 5 hours?
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Pable DATA:
rate = 40 mph ; distance = 30 miles ; time = d/r = 3/4 hr
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After 5 hrs Pablo has gone 5*40 = 200 miles
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Ricardo DATA:
distance = 200 ; time = 5 hrs. ; rate = 200/5 = 40 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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