document.write( "Question 466041: At 9:00 a.m., a truck leaves the truck yard and travels west at a rate of 45 miles per hour. At 11:00 a.m., a second truck leaves along the same route, traveling at 60 miles per hour. When will the second truck catch up to the first. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #319408 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! In 2 hours, the 1st truck goes 90 miles (45 mph * 2 hr) \n" ); document.write( "The 2nd truck gains on the 1st at 15 mph (60 - 45) \n" ); document.write( "90/15 = 6 hours to overtake \n" ); document.write( "1100 + 6hr = 1700 hours \n" ); document.write( " |