SOLUTION: Two persons are to run a race, but one can run 10 meters per second, whereas the other can run 6 meters per second. If the slower runner has a 70-meter head start, how long will it
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Question 471326: Two persons are to run a race, but one can run 10 meters per second, whereas the other can run 6 meters per second. If the slower runner has a 70-meter head start, how long will it be before the faster runner catches the slower runner, if they begin at the same time? Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, Alan3354:Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two persons are to run a race, but one can run 10 meters per second, whereas the other can run 6 meters per second. If the slower runner has a 70-meter head start, how long will it be before the faster runner catches the slower runner, if they begin at the same time?
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The faster runner gains on the slower at 4 m/sec (10-6)
70/4 = 17.5 seconds
