SOLUTION: Two buses leave Fort Lauderdale at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One bus averages 55 mi/h and the other bus averages 45 mi/h. When will they be 400 miles apart?

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Question 896862: Two buses leave Fort Lauderdale at the same time and travel in opposite directions. One bus averages 55 mi/h and the other bus averages 45 mi/h. When will they be 400 miles apart?

Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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One heads north and the other heads south. In one hour, how far apart are they? 45+55 = 100 miles in one hour
How many hours until they are 400 miles apart?