SOLUTION: two cars leave town at the same time going in the same direction on the same road. One travels 32 mi/h and the other travels 47 mi/h. In how many hours will they be 69 miles apart?

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Question 237552: two cars leave town at the same time going in the same direction on the same road. One travels 32 mi/h and the other travels 47 mi/h. In how many hours will they be 69 miles apart?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
47-32=15 mph is the difference in speeds.
D=RT
69=15T
T=69/15
T=4.6 HOURS THEY WILL BE 69 MILES APART.