SOLUTION: In a race, Carl starts 1 mile behind Dave. Carl is traveling at 45 miles per hour, while Dave is traveling at 40 miles per hour. How long will it take for Carl to overtake Dave?

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Question 848482: In a race, Carl starts 1 mile behind Dave. Carl is traveling at 45 miles per hour, while Dave is traveling at 40 miles
per hour. How long will it take for Carl to overtake Dave?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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Carl is gaining at the rate 45-40=5 miles per hour.
It will take him 12 minutes to catch up.