SOLUTION: two cars start at the same time at a given point and travel in the same direction at a constant speed of 40 miles per hour and 55 miles per hour. After how long are the cars 5 mile

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Question 401962: two cars start at the same time at a given point and travel in the same direction at a constant speed of 40 miles per hour and 55 miles per hour. After how long are the cars 5 miles apart?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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They separate at 15 mph (55 - 40)
5/15 = 1/3 hours