Question

Milton ran north at 8 kilometers per hour. Four hours later harriet set out in pursiut at 16 kilometer per hour. How long did it take harriet to catch milton?

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: t = 4 hours

Explanation:

Data

Milton v = 8 km/h

time = 4 hours

Harriet v = 16 km/h

Formula

v = d/t or d = vt

Process

Find the distance travel by Milton in 4 hours

d = (8 )(4) = 32 km

Find the distance travel by each person

Milton d = 32 + 8t

Harriet d = 16t

Match them 16t = 32 + 8t

Solve for t 16t - 8t = 32

8t = 32

t = 32/8

t = 4 hours