Answer: 15.867 min
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Ben took [tex]1\ h\ \text{and}\ 23\ min\ 12\ s[/tex] to complete 15 km
While Mike take [tex]1\ hr\ 39\ min\ 4\ s[/tex] to complete the same
converting time into miniutes
Ben time
[tex]\Rightarrow 60+23+\frac{12}{60}=83.2\ min[/tex]
Mike time
[tex]\Rightarrow 60+39+\frac{4}{60}=99.0667\ min[/tex]
So, mike waited for
[tex]\Rightarrow 99.067-83.2=15.867\ min[/tex]
