SOLUTION: Tony is 1/2 mile ahead of Laura on a running path. If Tony is running 5mph and Laura is running 7mph, how long will it take Laura to catch Tony?
I tried 7=5+1/2t and got 4.
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I tried 7=5+1/2t and got 4.
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Question 901817: Tony is 1/2 mile ahead of Laura on a running path. If Tony is running 5mph and Laura is running 7mph, how long will it take Laura to catch Tony?
I tried 7=5+1/2t and got 4.
I plugged that into an answer engine and it says the answer should be 2 but does not show the equation or the work. I am not sure how to set this problem up. Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Tony is 1/2 mile ahead of Laura on a running path. If Tony is running 5mph and Laura is running 7mph, how long will it take Laura to catch Tony?
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let x=travel time of Laura in catching up to tony
Laura is catching up to Tony at a speed of 7-5=2 mph
travel time=distance/speed
x=0.5/2=.25
how long will it take Laura to catch Tony? .25 hr or 15 min
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