SOLUTION: if two boats go at each other one at 20 mph and the other at 15 mph with a distance of 175miles when will they pass each other

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Question 371684: if two boats go at each other one at 20 mph and the other at 15 mph with a distance of 175miles when will they pass each other
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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they are closing the distance at 35 mph (20 mph + 15 mph)

it will take 5 hrs (175 mi / 35 mph) for them to pass