document.write( "Question 1107449: Jake and Mike are running from point A to point B. Jake runs at a rate of 5 mph the whole way. Mike runs half the distance at 6 mph, then runs the rest at 4 mph. Which one reaches point B first? Explain \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #722455 by ikleyn(52847)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "To make the solution highly visible, assume that the whole distance is 120 miles.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Then Jake spends \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Mike spends \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Jake is faster.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( " \r\n" ); document.write( " For the general case, if D is the distance, then Jake spends\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |