SOLUTION: a fugitive leaves the scene of an accident traveling by car at an average speed of 80 miles per hour. the police arrive at the scene 15 minutes later (1/4 hour). they travel in the

Question 586324: a fugitive leaves the scene of an accident traveling by car at an average speed of 80 miles per hour. the police arrive at the scene 15 minutes later (1/4 hour). they travel in the same direction as the fugitive at an average speed of 90 mph. how long will it take before the police catch the fugitive?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a fugitive leaves the scene of an accident traveling by car at an average speed of 80 miles per hour. the police arrive at the scene 15 minutes later (1/4 hour). they travel in the same direction as the fugitive at an average speed of 90 mph. how long will it take before the police catch the fugitive?
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In 1/4 hour, the fugitive is 20 miles away (80 mi/hr * 0.25 hr)
The cops' speed wrt the fugitive is 10 mi/hr (90 - 80)
20 mi/10 mi/hr = 2 hours

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