SOLUTION: Two Cars are 2 miles apart on a straight road, traveling in the same direction. The lead car travels at 25 mph and the trailing car travels at 35 mph. How long does it take the fa

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Question 223390: Two Cars are 2 miles apart on a straight road, traveling in the same direction.
The lead car travels at 25 mph and the trailing car travels at 35 mph. How long does it take the fastest car to catch the slower car?

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 miles apart overtaking at 10 mph
2/10=.2 hrs=12 min