document.write( "Question 1013767: Two hikers leave at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One is walking 4 mph the other is jogging at 5 mph. How long can they talk on Walkie talkies that have a 15 mile range. How far can each walk before they loose communication? \n" ); document.write( "
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The distance between them is increasing at 9 miles per hour (4+5). At that rate, it will take
\n" ); document.write( "t = 15/9 = 1 2/3 hours = 1 hour 40 minutes before they lose communication.
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