SOLUTION: Two men start at 8 A.M. from the same place, in opposite directions, at speeds of 45 miles and 60 miles per hour, respectively. When will they be 240 miles apart?

Question 1195874: Two men start at 8 A.M. from the same place, in opposite directions,
at speeds of 45 miles and 60 miles per hour, respectively. When will
they be 240 miles apart?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two men start at 8 A.M. from the same place, in opposite directions,
at speeds of 45 miles and 60 miles per hour, respectively. When will
they be 240 miles apart?
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"respectively" is superfluous.
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d = r*t
t = d/r = 240/(45+60) hours
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