SOLUTION: Two cars leave town headed north at the same time. Car A is moving at 60 mph, and Car B is moving at 80 mph. How long will it be until the cars are 55 miles apart?
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Question 547684: Two cars leave town headed north at the same time. Car A is moving at 60 mph, and Car B is moving at 80 mph. How long will it be until the cars are 55 miles apart? Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
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subtract the speeds
80-60 = 20 mph
distance 55 miles
t= d/r
time = 55/20
=2.75 hours
