document.write( "Question 278274: A guy on a bike leaves from point A going 18 MPH. One hour later a car leaves from the same point going 45 MPH. How long will it take for the car to catch the guy on the bike? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #202508 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A guy on a bike leaves from point A going 18 MPH. One hour later a car leaves from the same point going 45 MPH. How long will it take for the car to catch the guy on the bike? \n" ); document.write( "--------------------- \n" ); document.write( "The bike is 18 miles ahead (and still moving at 18 mph) \n" ); document.write( "The car gains on the bike at 27 mph (45-18) \n" ); document.write( "18 miles/27 mph = 2/3 hours = 40 minutes. \n" ); document.write( "------------------------ \n" ); document.write( " |