SOLUTION: A helicopter flew at 150 miles per hour to rescue the boat people who were 330 miles away. The boat continued towards the helicopter at a speed of 15 miles per hour. How long did i
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Question 791890: A helicopter flew at 150 miles per hour to rescue the boat people who were 330 miles away. The boat continued towards the helicopter at a speed of 15 miles per hour. How long did it take the helicopter to reach the boat of people? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A helicopter flew at 150 miles per hour to rescue the boat people who were 330 miles away. The boat continued towards the helicopter at a speed of 15 miles per hour. How long did it take the helicopter to reach the boat of people?
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The speeds are added when going in opposite directions.
150 + 15 = 165 mi/hr
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d = r*t
t = d/r
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"boat of people" ?
