SOLUTION: Could you please help me solve this: Paula leaves home driving 40 miles per hour. One hour later, her brother Dan leaves home, driving in the same direction as his sister at a s

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Question 510982: Could you please help me solve this:
Paula leaves home driving 40 miles per hour. One hour later, her brother Dan leaves home, driving in the same direction as his sister at a speed of 50 miles per hour. How long does it take Dan to catch up to Paula?
If you could please show all work so that I can understand.
Thank you so much I need thhis as soon as possible.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40 mi lead
overtake speed 50-40=10 mph
40/10=4 hrs