SOLUTION: Cody runs east at 5.5 mph. A half hour later Neil jogs west at 7.25 mph. When will the be 25 miles apart?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: Cody runs east at 5.5 mph. A half hour later Neil jogs west at 7.25 mph. When will the be 25 miles apart?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 380601: Cody runs east at 5.5 mph. A half hour later Neil jogs west at 7.25 mph. When will the be 25 miles apart?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
cody has 2.75 mi lead
Moving apart at 12.75 mph
25-2.75/12.75=1.75 hrs=1hr 45min