SOLUTION: The Allisons are on a cross-country trip travelling with Jensons. One day they get separated and the Jensons are 20 mile ahead of the Allisons on the same road. If the Jensons aver

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Question 1115743: The Allisons are on a cross-country trip travelling with Jensons. One day they get separated and the Jensons are 20 mile ahead of the Allisons on the same road. If the Jensons average 50 mph and the Allisons travel at 60 mph, how long will it be before the Allisons catch up with the Jensons?
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Answer by ikleyn(52866)   (Show Source):
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HINT. Their relative speed is 60 - 50 = 10 mph. Answer. It will take = 2 hours before the Allisons catch up with the Jensons.

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