SOLUTION: The reeds are moving cross country. Mr reed leaves 3.5 hrs before mrs reed. If he averages 40 mph and she averages 75 mph, how long will it take mrs reed to overtake mr reed?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: The reeds are moving cross country. Mr reed leaves 3.5 hrs before mrs reed. If he averages 40 mph and she averages 75 mph, how long will it take mrs reed to overtake mr reed?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 264287: The reeds are moving cross country. Mr reed leaves 3.5 hrs before mrs reed. If he averages 40 mph and she averages 75 mph, how long will it take mrs reed
to overtake mr reed?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
leads by 3.5*40=140 miles
overtake speed is 35 mph
140/35=4 hrs