SOLUTION: Drivers A and B are 50 mi apart, and they plan to meet at 7 P.M. at a point between them that is 30 mi from A. Both drive at 50 mph. What time should each driver start out?

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Question 357962: Drivers A and B are 50 mi apart, and they plan to meet at 7 P.M. at a point between them that is 30 mi from A. Both drive at 50 mph. What time should each driver start out?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Note: Driver A will be driving 30mi aan Driver B will driving 20mi

d= r*t or t= d/r

Driver A

t = 30mi/50mph = 3/5 hr = 36/60 or 36 min.  Driver A should leave at 7:36 P.M.

Driver B 

t = 20mi/50mph = 2/5 hr = 24/60 or 24 min.  Driver B should leave at 7:24 P.M.