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Julianna started from Point 
A and drove towards Point 
B at a constant speed of 
60km//h. Half an hour later, Tom started from Point A and drove along the same route at a constant speed of 
80km//h. How long after Tom started will he overtake Julianna on the way?

11. Julianna started from Point A A and drove towards Point B B at a constant speed of 60 km/h 60 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} . Half an hour later, Tom started from Point A and drove along the same route at a constant speed of 80 km/h 80 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} . How long after Tom started will he overtake Julianna on the way?

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Q. 11. Julianna started from Point A A and drove towards Point B B at a constant speed of 60 km/h 60 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} . Half an hour later, Tom started from Point A and drove along the same route at a constant speed of 80 km/h 80 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} . How long after Tom started will he overtake Julianna on the way?
  1. Calculate Distance Before Tom Starts: Calculate the distance Julianna travels before Tom starts.\newlineJulianna's speed = 60km/h60 \, \text{km/h}, Time = 0.5hours0.5 \, \text{hours}.\newlineDistance = Speed ×\times Time = 60km/h×0.5h=30km60 \, \text{km/h} \times 0.5 \, \text{h} = 30 \, \text{km}.
  2. Set Up Equation to Find Time: Set up the equation to find the time tt it takes for Tom to catch up to Julianna.\newlineTom's speed = 8080 km/h, Julianna's speed = 6060 km/h.\newlineRelative speed = Tom's speed - Julianna's speed = 8080 km/h - 6060 km/h = 2020 km/h.\newlineTom needs to cover the initial 3030 km gap.\newlineTime = Distance / Relative speed = 3030 km / 2020 km/h = 1.51.5 hours.

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