SOLUTION: Maria and Ming start at the same point and drive in opposite directions. Maria drives 48 mph and Ming drives 42 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?

Question 830338: Maria and Ming start at the same point and drive in opposite directions. Maria drives 48 mph and Ming drives 42 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Maria and Ming start at the same point and drive in opposite directions. Maria drives 48 mph and Ming drives 42 mph. How far apart will they be in 2 hours?
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They are separating at a rate of (48+42)= 90 mph
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In 2 hours they will be 2*90 = 180 miles apart
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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