SOLUTION: Suzi drove home at 60 mph, but her brother Jim, who left at the same time, could drive at only 48 mph. When Suzi arrived, Jim still had 60 miles to go. How far did Suzi drive?

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Question 107489This question is from textbook College Algebra
: Suzi drove home at 60 mph, but her brother Jim, who left at the same time, could drive at only 48 mph. When Suzi arrived, Jim still had 60 miles to go. How far did Suzi drive? This question is from textbook College Algebra

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Suzi gains 12 miles (60-48) on Jim for each hour they drive

when she arrived, she had gained 60 mi; which took her 5 hours (60/12)

driving 5 hours at 60 mph, she drove 300 mi.