document.write( "Question 471104: How many metres would it take for car A (travelling at a constant 100km/hr) to end up 52.78m in front of car B (travelling at a constant 95km/hr) if car B had a headstart of 55.56m? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #323146 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many metres would it take for car A (travelling at a constant 100km/hr) to end up 52.78m in front of car B (travelling at a constant 95km/hr) if car B had a headstart of 55.56m? \n" ); document.write( "------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Find how much time it takes first. \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "Car A is moving 5 km/hr relative to car B (100 - 95) \n" ); document.write( "52.78 + 55.56 = 108.34 meters = 0.10834 km to the point ahead of car B \n" ); document.write( "0.10834 km/5 km/hr = 0.021668 hr \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( "Car A travels 100km/hr for 0.021668 hr \n" ); document.write( "d = 2.1668 km \n" ); document.write( "d = 2166.8 meters \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |