SOLUTION: 26. Martina leaves home at 9 AM, bicycling at a rate of 24 mph. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at 48 mph. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
Algebra ->
Customizable Word Problem Solvers
-> Travel
-> SOLUTION: 26. Martina leaves home at 9 AM, bicycling at a rate of 24 mph. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at 48 mph. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
Log On
Question 871076: 26. Martina leaves home at 9 AM, bicycling at a rate of 24 mph. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at 48 mph. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Martina leaves home at 9 AM, bicycling at a rate of 24 mph. Two hours later, John leaves, driving at 48 mph. At what time will John catch up with Martina?
***
let x= travel time of Martina
x-2=travel time of john
distance=travel time*speed
..
24x=48(x-2)
24x=48x-96
24x=96
x=4
John will catch up with Martina ln 4 hrs at 1 PM
(