SOLUTION: Angie walks 40 ft in 5 seconds towards front of train that is moving @ 80ft/sec. What is Angies rate of travel with respect to land? my attempt: angie moving @ 8 ft/sec and

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Question 324149: Angie walks 40 ft in 5 seconds towards front of train that is moving @ 80ft/sec.
What is Angies rate of travel with respect to land?

my attempt: angie moving @ 8 ft/sec and train moving @ 80 ft/sec; rate of travel is 10% with respect to land. I know this is fairly simple, I just don't know how to set up ration - thanks for any/all help.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Angie walks 40 ft in 5 seconds towards front of train that is moving @ 80ft/sec.
What is Angies rate of travel with respect to land?
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You determined that her speed with respect to the ground is 88 ft/sec
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Find the speed in mph
%2888%2A3600%29%2F5280 = 60 mph