SOLUTION: A courier who goes at the rate of 4.5mi./h is followed, after 6.0h, by another who goes at the rate of 5.5mi./h. In how many hours will the second overtake the first x?

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Question 1152889: A courier who goes at the rate of 4.5mi./h is followed, after 6.0h, by another who goes at the rate of 5.5mi./h. In how many hours will the second overtake the first x?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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At the time that the follower begins travel, the distance between the courier and the follower is 4.5%2A6%2Ahours=27%2Amiles.

Approach rate between the two is 1 mile per hour.


How many hours x, to overtake?
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