document.write( "Question 496130: Two children own two-way radios that have a maximum range of 4 miles. One leaves a certain point at 1:00 P.M., walking due north at a rate of 4 mi/hr. The other leaves the same point at 1:15 P.M., traveling due south at 6 mi/hr. When will they be unable to communicate with one another? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #336373 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4 mi/hr x 1/4 hour = 1 mile \n" ); document.write( "n(4+6)=3 \n" ); document.write( "10n=3 \n" ); document.write( "n=3/10 x 60 min/hr=18 mins \n" ); document.write( "1:15 + 18 mins=1:33 p.m. is when they will last be able to communicate with each other.. \n" ); document.write( " |