document.write( "Question 234017: a truck traveling 60mph is overtaking another truck traveling at 50mph. The slower truck is one-eighth of a mile ahead, how long will it take the faster truck to overtake the slower truck? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #172652 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a truck traveling 60mph is overtaking another truck traveling at 50mph. The slower truck is one-eighth of a mile ahead, how long will it take the faster truck to overtake the slower truck? \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "It's gaining on the lead truck at 10 mph (60-50). \n" ); document.write( "(1/8)/10 = 1/80 hour \n" ); document.write( "= 3/4 minute \n" ); document.write( "= 45 seconds \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |