Two Marathon Runners Leave the Starting Gate, One Running 10

question 307

Essay

Two marathon runners leave the starting gate, one running 10 mph and the other 7 mph. If they maintain the pace, how long will it take for them to be one-quarter of a mile apart?
__________ hours

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Demand for Labor

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Marginal Revenue

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Marginal Product

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