document.write( "Question 384150: A truck enters a highway doing 60 mph. A car enters the highway at the same place 6 minutes later driving 67 mph in the same direction. From the time the car enters the highway, how long will it take the car to pass the truck? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #271968 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A truck enters a highway doing 60 mph. A car enters the highway at the same place 6 minutes later driving 67 mph in the same direction. From the time the car enters the highway, how long will it take the car to pass the truck? \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "60 mph = 1 mile/minute \n" ); document.write( "The truck is 6 miles ahead when the car enters. \n" ); document.write( "The car gains on the truck at 7 mph (67 - 60). \n" ); document.write( "6 mi/7 mph = 6/7 hours \n" ); document.write( "=~ 51.43 minutes\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |