document.write( "Question 1056971: A long distance runner starts at the beginning of a trail and runs at a rate of 5 mph. One hour later, a cyclist starts at the beginning of the trail and travels at a rate of 13 miles per. What is the amount of time that the cyclist travels before overtaking the renter? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #672040 by rfer(16322) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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5 mi lead
\n" ); document.write( "13-5=8mph overtake speed
\n" ); document.write( "5/8=0.625 hrs=37.5 minutes \n" ); document.write( "

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