SOLUTION: A cyclist leaves his training base for a morning workout, riding at the rate of 20 mph. One hour later, his support staff leaves the base in a car going 36 mph in the same directio

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Question 346052: A cyclist leaves his training base for a morning workout, riding at the rate of 20 mph. One hour later, his support staff leaves the base in a car going 36 mph in the same direction. How long will it take the support staff to catch up with the cyclist once the car leaves the base?

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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cyclist speed = 20 mph
so in 1 hour he is ahead by 20 miles.
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car speed = 36 mph
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the car atches up 36-20 =16 mph
they have to catch up 20 miles
20/16 = time to catch up
1.25 hours