SOLUTION: Two ships are traveling toward each other and are 465 miles apart. One ship is sailing at 24 mph. The other is sailing at 38 mph. In how many hours will the ships pass each other?

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Question 389919: Two ships are traveling toward each other and are 465 miles apart. One ship is sailing at 24 mph. The other is sailing at 38 mph. In how many hours will the ships pass each other?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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approaching at 62 mph
465/62=7.5 hrs