Question

Jeremy and Gerardo run at constant speeds. Jeremy can run 1 mile in 8 minutes, and Gerardo can run 3 miles in 33 minutes. Jeremy started running 10 minutes after Gerardo. Assuming they run the same path, when will Jeremy catch up to Gerardo?

Answer 1

in 28 minutes, and in 3 miles

Answer 2

Gerardo can run 1 mile in 11 minutes. Jeremy can run 1 mile in 8 minutes + 10 minutes lag time due to the fact that he began so far behind.

Mile 1: Jeremy 18 minutes, Gerardo: 11 minutes
Mile 2: Jeremy 26 minutes, Gerardo: 22 minutes
Mile 3: Jeremy 34 minutes, Gerardo: 33 minutes
Mile 4: Jeremy 42 minutes, Gerardo: 44 minutes