SOLUTION: THE QUESTION IS : TWO CYCLISTS LEAVE A PARK AND RIDE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ONE AVERAGING 9 MPH AND THE OTHER 6 MPH. IF THEY HAVE TWO-WAY RADIOS WITH A 5-MILE RANGE, FOR HOW MANY

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Question 956592: THE QUESTION IS : TWO CYCLISTS LEAVE A PARK AND RIDE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ONE AVERAGING 9 MPH AND THE OTHER 6 MPH. IF THEY HAVE TWO-WAY RADIOS WITH A 5-MILE RANGE, FOR HOW MANY MINUTES WILL THEY REMAIN IN RADIO CONTACT?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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6mph+9mph=15 mph They are separating at 15 mph
(5miles/15mph)(60min/1hr)=20min
ANSWER: They will move out of range in 20 minutes.