SOLUTION: some bank robbers rob a bank in madison and flee for S.Beloit at 90 miles an hour (1.5 miles/min) they get a 10 mile head start over the police chasing them at 120 miles an hour do

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Question 594555: some bank robbers rob a bank in madison and flee for S.Beloit at 90 miles an hour (1.5 miles/min) they get a 10 mile head start over the police chasing them at 120 miles an hour down the same highway. when and where will the police catch them?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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They are about 50 miles apart.
90x+10=120x
10=30x
1/3=x
x = 20 minutes