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Question 443328: From a point on a straight road, John and Fred ride bicycles in opposite directions. John rides 9 miles per hour and Fred rides 13 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 88 miles apart? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! From a point on a straight road, John and Fred ride bicycles in opposite directions. John rides 9 miles per hour and Fred rides 13 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 88 miles apart?
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They are separating at the rate of (9+13) = 22 mph.
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time = distance/rate
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time = 88 miles/ 22mph = 4hrs.
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Stan H.
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