SOLUTION: the northbound boat travels 13mph faster than the southbound boat. if the southbound boat is traveling at 48 mph, how long will it be before they are 1417 miles apart?

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Question 1013259: the northbound boat travels 13mph faster than the southbound boat. if the southbound boat is traveling at 48 mph, how long will it be before they are 1417 miles apart?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Southbound = 48 mph
Northbound = 48mph+13mph=61mph
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The boats are separating at 48mph+61mph=109 mph.
1417mi/109mph=13 hours
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ANSWER: They will be 1417 miles apart in 13 hours.