The spy will cover a distance of 60t in t <u>hours</u> and the special agent will cover a distance of 90t in t hours.
<h3>What is distance?</h3>
Distance is actually known as the amount of space between two points. When calculating speed, it is given as:
Speed = distance ÷ time
The spy's distance in t hours:
Distance = 60 × t = 60t.
The special agent's distance in t hours:
Distance = 90 × t = 90t
The distance between them will be =
Distance of special agent minus distance of the spy: 90t - 60t = 30t.
By the time the chase begins, the distance between the spy and special agent will be:
(2 × 60mph) - 0 = 120m - 0.
= 120m.
Time taken for the special agent to catch the spy: 120 + 60t = 90t
120 = 90t - 60t
120 = 30t
t = 120/30 = 4 hours.
Speed the special agent should chase the spy:
Distance = 240 miles
Time = 4 hours.
Then Speed = 240/4 = 60mph.
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