Question 1192536
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Note those are impossible speeds for aircraft carriers.<br>
Ignoring that fact....<br>
The first carrier travels for 2 hours at 60 mph, traveling 120 miles, before the second carrier starts.<br>
The second carrier overtakes the first at the rate of 80-60=20mph.<br>
The number of hours it takes to make up 120 miles at 20mph is 120/20=6.<br>
6 hours after 9:00 AM is 3:00 PM.<br>
ANSWER: 3 pm<br>