SOLUTION: When Sheila asked Margie to deliver camp supplies across the lake, they agreed to meet on the water. Sheila's boat can travel at 10km/h, while Margies boat can do 12km/h. If the la

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Question 52114: When Sheila asked Margie to deliver camp supplies across the lake, they agreed to meet on the water. Sheila's boat can travel at 10km/h, while Margies boat can do 12km/h. If the lake is 6.6 km wide and Sheila and Margie leave at the same time, how much time will it be before they meet?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10x+12x=6.6
22x=6.6
x=0.3
Hence they will meet in 18 minutes.
Paul.