SOLUTION: A ship leaves a harbor sailing at 28 mph. A plane leaves 6-1/4 hours later. At what rate must it fly to overtake the ship in an hour and 15 minutes?
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Question 251691: A ship leaves a harbor sailing at 28 mph. A plane leaves 6-1/4 hours later. At what rate must it fly to overtake the ship in an hour and 15 minutes?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
28(6.25+1.25)=1.5r
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