SOLUTION: Two buses leave the station traveling in opposite directions, one going east and one going west. The eastbound bus travels at 55 mph and the westbound bus travels at 60 mph. If

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Question 1020289: Two buses leave the station traveling in opposite directions, one going east and one going west. The eastbound bus travels at
55 mph and the westbound bus travels at 60
mph. If both buses leave the station at 10:00 a.m., at what time will they be
1035
miles apart?

Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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They are increasing their distance at a rate of 115 miles per hour.
It will take 9 hours to be 1035 apart.
10am + 9hrs = 7pm