SOLUTION: a car traveling 70 mph in a straight line is 20 miles behind a truck traveling 50 mph. How long will it take the car to catch up to the truck?

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Question 907819: a car traveling 70 mph in a straight line is 20 miles behind a truck traveling 50 mph. How long will it take the car to catch up to the truck?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
70-50=20
20/20=1
one hour