SOLUTION: If a man is jogging at 8mph and a woman is walking at 6mph with a one hour headstart, how long wil it take for the jogger to catch up to the walker?

Question 602290: If a man is jogging at 8mph and a woman is walking at 6mph with a one hour headstart, how long wil it take for the jogger to catch up to the walker?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a man is jogging at 8mph and a woman is walking at 6mph with a one hour headstart, how long wil it take for the jogger to catch up to the walker?
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In 1 hour, she's 6 miles ahead.
The jogger gains on her at 2 mi/hr (8 - 6).
6/2 = 3 hours

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