SOLUTION: Alexander and Judy are 32 miles apart on a calm lake paddling toward each other.Alexander paddles at 5 miles per hour, while Judy paddles at 8 miles per hour. How long will it take

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Question 270882: Alexander and Judy are 32 miles apart on a calm lake paddling toward each other.Alexander paddles at 5 miles per hour, while Judy paddles at 8 miles per hour. How long will it take them to meet?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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approach speed is 13 mph
32/13=2.5 hrs