Answer:
1.125 hours
Explanation:
Given :
Ben's speed = 3 mi/hr
Time before Amanda starts = 1.5 hours
Amanda's speed = 7 mi/hr
Time before Amanda catches up with Ben
Recall :
Distance = speed * time
Distance already covered by Ben before Amanda starts :
(3 * 1.5) = 4.5
Hence, we can setup the equation :
Ben's distance = Amanda's distance
Let time taken = x
4.5 + 3x = 7x
4.5 = 7x - 3x
4.5 = 4x
x = 4.5 / 4
x = 1.125 hours
1.125 * 60 = 67. 5 minutes