SOLUTION: A starts walking along the road at 3 mi/hr.Two hours later B starts at the same direction at 3.5 mi/hr.How far from the starting point will B overtake A?

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Question 327290: A starts walking along the road at 3 mi/hr.Two hours later B starts at the same direction at 3.5 mi/hr.How far from the starting point will B overtake A?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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6 mile lead
overtake speed is 1.5mph
6/1.5=4 hrs to catch up
12 miles distance to catch up