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Systems of linear equations word problems: Level 2

Ji-Hun and Kana are running a marathon. Due to the volume of people running, the starts occur in waves. Kana starts at 9:35a.m.9{:}35\,\text{a.m.} and runs at an average rate of 77 miles per hour (mph)(\text{mph}). Ji-Hun starts at 10:00a.m.10{:}00\,\text{a.m.} and runs at an average rate of 8mph8\,\text{mph}. Assuming constant paces and no stops, at what mile will Ji-Hun catch up to Kana? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 66
  • a proper fraction, like 1/21/2 or 6/106/10
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/53/5
  • an improper fraction, like 10/710/7 or 14/814/8
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/47/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.750.75