document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=393684>Question 393684</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Sarah leaves Seattle for New York in her car, averaging 80 mph across open country. One hour later a plane leaves Seattle for new york following the same route and flying  400 mph. how long will it be before the plane overtakes the car?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Sarah is 80 miles ahead (80 * 1)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The plane gains on her at 320 mph (400 - 80)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "80/320 = 1/4 hour<BR>\n" );
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