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One hour after a hiker left a camp, a cyclist set out to catch up. If the hiker traveled 3 miles per hour and the cyclist traveled 6 miles per hour faster, how long will it take the cyclist to catch up with the hiker?

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Answer:

0.5 hrs or 30 mins

Explanation:

User Ivanreese
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Answer:

1/2 an hour or 30 minutes

Explanation:

t = time

3(t+1)=9t

3t+3=9t

3=6t

t=0.5 hour

0.5 hour is equal to 30 minutes.

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