SOLUTION: 2 cars come out at the same time in opposite directions, the first from Madrid to Valencia and the second from Valencia to Madrid, the distance between two cities 400 km . The firs
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Question 988514: 2 cars come out at the same time in opposite directions, the first from Madrid to Valencia and the second from Valencia to Madrid, the distance between two cities 400 km . The first automobile travels at 100km / h and the second at 140 km / hour. How long will it take to cross ? At the time of crossing , what would be the distance traveled from each car? Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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The cars are approaching at (100kmh+140kmh=) 240kmh.
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400km/240kmh=1.67hrs
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ANSWER: The vehicles will meet in 1.67 hours.
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The first vehicle has traveled (100kmh)(1.67hrs)=167km
The second vehicle has traveled (140kmh)(1.67hrs)=233km
