SOLUTION: Bill travels 1.5 mph, tom travels 3.5 mph, on a 20 mile trail how long till they meet
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Question 850534: Bill travels 1.5 mph, tom travels 3.5 mph, on a 20 mile trail how long till they meet
Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have to make the assumption they start 20 miles apart.
They are getting closer at a rate of 5mph, the sum of their speeds.
In 4 hours they meet. (20/5 = 4)
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