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Question 140398This question is from textbook Mathematical Ideas
: Here is the problem I am having trouble with. All I want is just the formula in order to do this problem. I enjoy working them out on my own. Can you please help me? I am just not good at these story problems. sigh
Two families have agreed to meet at a campground for the weekend at 5 p.m. Friday evening. Family A lives due South of the campground and will leave at 2 p.m. traveling 70 mph. Family B lives due North of the campground. They will leave home at 1:45 p.m. traveling at 68 mph. How far apart do the families live?
Thank you ever so much! This question is from textbook Mathematical Ideas
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Two families have agreed to meet at a campground for the weekend at 5 p.m. Friday evening. Family A lives due South of the campground and will leave at 2 p.m. traveling 70 mph. Family B lives due North of the campground. They will leave home at 1:45 p.m. traveling at 68 mph. How far apart do the families live?
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Draw the picture.
South DATA:
Time = 3 hr ; rate = 70 mph ; distance = 3*70 = 210 miles
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North DATA:
Time = 3.25 hrs ; rate = 68 mph ; distance = 3.25*68 = 221 miles
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Families live 210+221 miles apart.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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