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Question 1139020: Mr. and Mrs. Rivers left their house at 10:00 a.m. driving in opposite directions. Mr. Rivers drove at an average speed of 48 mph and Mrs. Rivers drove at an average speed of 36 mph.
How far apart are they at 10:30 a.m.? Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:Answer by ikleyn(52914) (Show Source):
In 30 minutes, Mr. Rives will be 24 miles from his house; Mrs. Rivers will be 18 miles from the same house in opposite direction.
The distance between them is the sum 24 + 18 = 42 miles. ANSWER
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