SOLUTION: Two buses leave the station at the same time. One travels east at 55 miles per hour. The second travels west at 60 miles per hour. In how many hours will the two buses be 460 miles

Question 369112: Two buses leave the station at the same time. One travels east at 55 miles per hour. The second travels west at 60 miles per hour. In how many hours will the two buses be 460 miles apart?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,

Let x represent time each traveled.  d = r*t

55mph*t + 60mph*t = 460mph

t(55mph  + 60mph) = 460mph

t = 460/115

t = 4hr

checking our answer

4*55 + 4*60 = 220 + 240 = 460 

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