SOLUTION: Two ships leaving the same marina at the same time are 3.2 miles apart after sailing 2.5 hours. If they continue at the same rate and direction, how far apart will they be 2 hours

Question 964069: Two ships leaving the same marina at the same time are 3.2 miles apart after sailing 2.5 hours. If they continue at the same rate and direction, how far apart will they be 2 hours later?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I can use a ratio:

Multipl;y both sides by

They will be 5.76 mi apart in 2 hours

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