SOLUTION: If Irma is 100 miles ahead of Jose and they are walking the same path; and Irma is going 14 MPH while Jose is going 18 MPH. How long will it take Jose reach Irma?

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Question 1092906: If Irma is 100 miles ahead of Jose and they are walking the same path; and Irma is going 14 MPH while Jose is going 18 MPH. How long will it take Jose reach Irma?
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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Irma is 100 miles ahead of Jose and they are walking the same path; and Irma is going 14 MPH while Jose is going 18 MPH.
How long will it take Jose reach Irma?
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The relative speed between the two is 4 mph, therefore the question is
How long will it take to travel 100 mi at 4 mph
100/4 = 25 hrs

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):