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

Answer:

The answer to your question is:    t = 4 hours  

Step-by-step 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