SOLUTION: Harry and Camilla traveled separately to Newnes on Saturday. Harry departed at 7 am while Camilla left home at 6 am. If Camilla rode her bike at an average speed of 50 km/h while H

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Question 1098830: Harry and Camilla traveled separately to Newnes on Saturday. Harry departed at 7 am while Camilla left home at 6 am. If Camilla rode her bike at an average speed of 50 km/h while Harry averaged 80 km/h in his car, at what time did Harry overtake Camilla?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rate x Time = Distance,
In the one hour that Camilla left earlier she gained 50km on Harry.
50%2At%2B50=80%2At
Time is measure from when Harry left (7 AM),
30t=50
t=5%2F3
t=1%262%2F3hr
One hour is 60 minutes so %282%2F3%29%2860%29=40
1 hour 40 minutes after Harry starts.
8:40 AM.