Question

(URGENT) Maurice and Rhonda a are traveling in the same direction along the same road. Maurice is traveling at 55 mph and is exactly 15 miles ahead of Rhonda, who is traveling at 65 mph. How many hours will it take Rhonda to catch Maurice?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Givens

Maurice

55 miles an hour

15 miles ahead of Rhonda

d1

Rhonda

65 miles per hour

d2

The distance has to be the same for both in order to meet.

Formula

d1 = d2

d = r * t where r is the speed.

65*t = 55t + 15 Subtract 55t from both sides

Solution

65t - 55t = 55t - 55t + 15 Combine

10t = 15 Divide both sides by 10

10t/10 = 15t/10

t = 1.5 hours

Answer

They will meet in 1.5 hours.