SOLUTION: if someone is driving 60 mph and someone is driving 65 mph and is 30 behind them - how long would it take to catch up to the one driving 60 mph?

Question 976226: if someone is driving 60 mph and someone is driving 65 mph and is 30 behind them - how long would it take to catch up to the one driving 60 mph?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if someone is driving 60 mph and someone is driving 65 mph and is 30 behind them - how long would it take to catch up to the one driving 60 mph?
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If you mean 30 miles:
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The back car is gaining at 5 mi/hr
30/5 = 6 hours

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