SOLUTION: SUsan and Karen are in a marathon race. Susan's average speed is 5 mi/h and Karen's is 8 mi/h. If they start at 10 am, when will they be 4.5 miles apart?
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Question 855888: SUsan and Karen are in a marathon race. Susan's average speed is 5 mi/h and Karen's is 8 mi/h. If they start at 10 am, when will they be 4.5 miles apart? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! SUsan and Karen are in a marathon race. Susan's average speed is 5 mi/h and Karen's is 8 mi/h. If they start at 10 am, when will they be 4.5 miles apart?
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The difference in speed is 8-5 = 3 km/hr
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4.5/3 = 1.5 hours from the start,
they'll be 4.5 miles apart.
In Bb, 4/4 beat.
