SOLUTION: 6. Two automobiles started at the same time from a point, but traveled in
opposite directions. Their rates were 25 and 35 miles per hour respectively.
After how many hours were t
Question 1143099: 6. Two automobiles started at the same time from a point, but traveled in
opposite directions. Their rates were 25 and 35 miles per hour respectively.
After how many hours were they 180 miles apart? Answer by ikleyn(52898) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
The distance between them increases at the rate of (25+35) = 60 miles per hour.
Therefore, the distance between them will be 180 miles in = = 3 hours. ANSWER