Question

Two siblings are racing. The older sibling can run at a constant speed of 11 feet per second. The younger sibling can run at a constant speed of 7 feet per second. If the younger sibling is given a 32-foot head start in the race, how long will it take the older sibling to catch the younger sibling, and how far will the older sibling have run at that moment?

The older sibling will catch the younger sibling after ? second(s) and running ? feet.

Answer 1

it would take approximately 8 seconds

Explanation:

7x8 + 32 =88 but will take 8 seconds to get 88 with going 11 feet per sec 8×11=88