document.write( "Question 287057: a horse thief riding at 8mph has a 32 mile head start. the Posse in pursuit is riding at 10 mph. In how many hours will the thief be over taken? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #208137 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a horse thief riding at 8mph has a 32 mile head start. the Posse in pursuit is riding at 10 mph. In how many hours will the thief be over taken? \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Each hour the posse gains 2 miles on the horse thief. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Time to catch the thief = 32/2 = 16 hrs. \n" ); document.write( "========================================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |