SOLUTION: If Steve leaves the beach at 3 am and drives along the highway at 55mph and one hour later his friend leaves heading the same way driving at 65 mph how many hours will it take for

Question 976932: If Steve leaves the beach at 3 am and drives along the highway at 55mph and one hour later his friend leaves heading the same way driving at 65 mph how many hours will it take for his friend to catch up to Steve

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If Steve leaves the beach at 3 am and drives along the highway at 55mph and one hour later his friend leaves heading the same way driving at 65 mph how many hours will it take for his friend to catch up to Steve
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Steve is 55 miles ahead.
Friend is gaining on him at 10 mi/hr
55/10 = 5.5 hours
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