SOLUTION: Shariat and Julie start walking from the same place in the opposite directions . If Julie walks at a speed of 2 1/2 km/ hr and shariat at a speed of 2 km/ hr .in how much time

Question 890749: Shariat and Julie start walking from the same place in the opposite directions . If Julie walks at a speed of 2 1/2 km/ hr and shariat at a speed of 2 km/ hr .in how much time they will be 18 km apart ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Shariat and Julie start walking from the same place in the opposite directions . If Julie walks at a speed of 2 1/2 km/ hr and shariat at a speed of 2 km/ hr .in how much time they will be 18 km apart ?
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They are separating at a rate of (2.5+2) = 4.5 km/hr
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Ans: time = distance/rate = 18/4.5 = 4 hrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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