Question

A canoeist started from Saskatoon toward Prince albert at an average speed of 9 km/h. Two hours later another canoeist started from Saskatoon to Prince Albert at 14km/h. How long did it take the second canoeist to overtake the first?

Detailed explanation plzz ! :)

Answer 1

Let us say it took "h" more hours to catch up.

In that time (here it is h-2 hours as this one got 2 hour late start), the second canoeist traveled what distance in terms of h?

In that time (here it is h), the first canoeist traveled what distance in terms of h?

Both distances must be equal. Meaning, you have an equation to solve in terms of h to find h.

Answer 2

would the answer be 2?