SOLUTION: George is driving 40 mph. After going 30 miles, Fred starts driving on the same path at 46 mph. In how many hours will Fred catch George? How many miles has each man driven?

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Question 1145237: George is driving 40 mph. After going 30 miles, Fred starts driving on the same path at 46 mph.
In how many hours will Fred catch George?
How many miles has each man driven?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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George is driving 40 mph. After going 30 miles, Fred starts driving on the same path at 46 mph.
In how many hours will Fred catch George?
How many miles has each man driven?
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After going 30 miles, Fred starts driving on the same path at 46 mph.
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After who goes 30 miles?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Fred begins travel when George is 30 miles ahead of him.
Fred approaches George at 46-40=6 miles per hour.

Closing the 30 mile distance, in H hours:
6%2AH=30
H=30%2F6
highlight%28H=5%29