SOLUTION: A toddler starts running down a sidewalk at 230 ft/min. One minute later, the mother runs after the child at 660 ft/min. When will the mother overtake the toddler?

SOLUTION: A toddler starts running down a sidewalk at 230 ft/min. One minute later, the mother runs after the child at 660 ft/min. When will the mother overtake the toddler?

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Question 449723: A toddler starts running down a sidewalk at 230 ft/min. One minute later, the mother runs after the child at 660 ft/min. When will the mother overtake the toddler?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
230x+230=660x
230=430x
x=230/430=.535 secs..
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