document.write( "Question 482853: In a bicycle race, Lionel gives Robert a 500 m advantage. Also, Lionel agrees to start 15 min after Robert. If Lionel bikes at 17 km/h and Robert at 14 km/h, how long will it take Lionel after he starts biking to overtake Robert? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #330457 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 500 meters at 14 k/h=500/14000=.035714 hrs \n" ); document.write( "17n=14(n+.25)+.035714 hrs=14n+3.535714 \n" ); document.write( "3n=3.535714 \n" ); document.write( "n=1.178571333 hours.. \n" ); document.write( " |