SOLUTION: Jacques left Sachin's house walking home at 6 kilometers per hour. After 19 minutes he turned around walking at 9 kilometers per hour. His friend was running at 15 kilometers per

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Question 1160243: Jacques left Sachin's house walking home at 6 kilometers per hour. After 19 minutes he turned around walking at 9 kilometers per hour. His friend was running at 15 kilometers per hour for 2 minutes trying to catch him. Both boys continued at 9 kilometers and 15 kilometers per hour until they encountered each other. How far from the boys house did they encounter one another?

Answer by ikleyn(52864) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Unclear.

First thing which is unclear is "When Sachin started running ?"

Without this info, the problem can not be solved.

If you will edit and re-submit your post to the forum,
please do not post it to me personally.