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Question 1135804: From a point on a straight​ road, Pablo and Maria ride bicycles in the same direction. Pablo rides at 8 mph and Maria rides at 12 mph. In how many hours will they be 34 mi​ apart?
Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rate of separation is  12 mph - 8 mph = 4 mph.


The event will happen  in  34%2F4 hours = 81%2F2 hours = 8 hours and 30 minutes.