SOLUTION: Cassandra and Molly both leave the park at the same time, but in opposite directions. If Cassandra travels 13 mph and Molly travels 22 mph, how long until they are 105 miles apart?

Question 1185175: Cassandra and Molly both leave the park at the same time, but in opposite directions. If Cassandra travels 13 mph and Molly travels 22 mph, how long until they are 105 miles apart?

Found 2 solutions by Boreal, ikleyn:
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They are going apart at a combined speed of 35 mph. They will be 105 miles apart at 105/35=3 hours.
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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