SOLUTION: George leaves for the lake in his truck an drives 60km/h. half an hour later henry leaves for the same lake and drives at a speed of 85km/h how long will it take henry to catch up

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Question 1102404: George leaves for the lake in his truck an drives 60km/h. half an hour later henry leaves for the same lake and drives at a speed of 85km/h how long will it take henry to catch up to george
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
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George traveled 60%2A%281%2F2%29=30 kilometers when Henry started traveling.

Henry will approach George and cover the 30 km difference at speed of 85-60=25 kilometers per hour.

x, amount of time to catch up.
25%2Ax=30
x=30%2F25
x=6%2F5
highlight%28x=1%261%2F5%29

1 hour 12 minutes