document.write( "Question 1163678: Jerry and Kenny start running from two difference points which are 100 meters away on a circular track with length 400 meters. They both run clockwise. Jerry runs at 5 m/s, and Kenny runs at 4 m/s. Each of them takes a break for 10 seconds every 100 meters. How long will Jerry catch up with Kenny?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #787867 by greenestamps(13200)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "The statement of the problem is deficient; the statement that they both run clockwise doesn't tell us anything. \n" ); document.write( "If, at the start, Jerry is 100 meters \"behind\" Kenny on the 400 meter track, then he has to make up 100 meters to catch up; but if he is already 100 meters \"ahead\" of Kenny, then he has to make up 300 meters to catch up. \n" ); document.write( "Re-post the problem, making the problem clear. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |