Set up an appropriate equation and solve. Data are accurate to two significant digits unless greater accuracy

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Set up an appropriate equation and solve. Data are accurate to two significant digits unless greater accuracy is given.

One lap at the Indianapolis Speedway is 2.50mi. In a race, a car stalls and then starts 30.0s after a second car. The first car travels at 260ft/s, and the second car travels at 240ft/s. How long does it take the first car to overtake the second, and which car will be ahead after eight laps?

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Basic Technical Mathematics

ISBN: 9780137529896

12th Edition

Authors: Allyn J. Washington, Richard Evans

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