SOLUTION: The Yankee Clipper leaves the pier at 9:00 a.m. at 8 knots. A half hour later , The River Rover leaves the same pier in the same direction traveling 10 knots . At what time will

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Question 518333: The Yankee Clipper leaves the pier at 9:00 a.m. at 8 knots. A half hour later , The River Rover leaves the same pier in the same direction traveling 10 knots . At what time will the River Rover overtake the Yankee Clipper?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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r*t=d
8t=10*(t-.5)
8t=10t-5
5=2t
2.5=t
They will meet at 11:30 am