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document.write( "let x=ken's speed (mph)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "ken's travel time=7:30-7:10=20 min=1/3 hr<BR>\n" );
document.write( "joe's speed=6 mph<BR>\n" );
document.write( "joe's travel time=7:30-7:00=30 min=1/2 hr<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Both runners covered the same distance<BR>\n" );
document.write( "distance=travel time*speed<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x*(1/3)=6*(1/2)=3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=9 mph<BR>\n" );
document.write( "ans:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "How fast must ken run in order to overtake him at 7:30=9 mph </SPAN>\n" );
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