SOLUTION: Paul leaves his house on a bike riding at 15 mph, one hour later, Ray leaves in his car following the same route. If ray drives at 45 mph, how long will it take him to catch Paul
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Question 22449: Paul leaves his house on a bike riding at 15 mph, one hour later, Ray leaves in his car following the same route. If ray drives at 45 mph, how long will it take him to catch Paul Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 15(t+1)=45t
15t+15=45t
30t=15
t=0.5
0.5 x 60 = 30
Hence, it will take 30 mintues of 0.5h for Ray to catch Paul.
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