SOLUTION: Cody runs east at 5.5 mph. A half hour later Neil jogs west at 7.25 mph. When will the be 25 miles apart?

SOLUTION: Cody runs east at 5.5 mph. A half hour later Neil jogs west at 7.25 mph. When will the be 25 miles apart?

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Question 380601: Cody runs east at 5.5 mph. A half hour later Neil jogs west at 7.25 mph. When will the be 25 miles apart?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
cody has 2.75 mi lead
Moving apart at 12.75 mph
25-2.75/12.75=1.75 hrs=1hr 45min
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