SOLUTION: Two steamers leave a port on a river at the same time, traveling in opposite directions. Each is traveling 22mph. How long will it take for them to be 110 mi apart?

Question 211967: Two steamers leave a port on a river at the same time, traveling in opposite directions. Each is traveling 22mph. How long will it take for them to be 110 mi apart?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two steamers leave a port on a river at the same time, traveling in opposite directions. Each is traveling 22mph. How long will it take for them to be 110 mi apart?
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Their speeds are added when going in opposite directions.
They're separating at 44 mph.
110/44 = 2.5 hours
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