SOLUTION: Springfield and Futureland are 891 miles apart. Stephanie leaves Springfield traveling toward Futureland at 85 miles per hour. At the same time, Seth leaves Futureland heading for
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Question 521857: Springfield and Futureland are 891 miles apart. Stephanie leaves Springfield traveling toward Futureland at 85 miles per hour. At the same time, Seth leaves Futureland heading for Springfield at 50 miles per hour. How many miles from Springfield will they pass each other on the road?
The meeting point is ____________ miles from Springfield.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Total speed: 85 + 50 = 135 mph (they are approaching each other)
891/135 = 6.6 hours
The meeting point is (6.6)(85) = 561 miles from Springfield.
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