SOLUTION: George and Ana are tri-athletes; while training for the bike leg George (the batter cyclist) gives Ana a 20 minute head start. If Ana cycles at 15 mph and George at 19 mph, how lon

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Question 314572: George and Ana are tri-athletes; while training for the bike leg George (the batter cyclist) gives Ana a 20 minute head start. If Ana cycles at 15 mph and George at 19 mph, how long before George catches Ana?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: First, how far did Ana go in hour? Second, how long does it take someone traveling 19 mph - 15 mph = 4 mph to go that distance?

John