document.write( "Question 656312: A cyclist leaves his training base for a morning workout, riding at the rate of 16 mph. One and one-half hours later, his support staff leaves the base in a car going 40 mph in the same direction. How long will it take the support staff to catch up with the cyclist? \n" ); document.write( "
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D=RT\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "D=16T
\n" ); document.write( "D=40*1.5\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "16T=40*1.5
\n" ); document.write( "16T=60
\n" ); document.write( "T=60/16
\n" ); document.write( "T=3.75 HOURS THEY WILL MEET.
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