SOLUTION: Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time. One travels due south at an average speed of 60 miles per hour, and the other travels due north at an average speed of 52 miles per
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Question 990754: Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time. One travels due south at an average speed of 60 miles per hour, and the other travels due north at an average speed of 52 miles per hour. After how many hours will the two trucks be 448 miles apart? Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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The trucks separate at a rate of (60mph+52mph) 112mph.
Time=(distance)/(rate)=448mi/112mph=4 hours
ANSWER: The trucks will be 448 miles apart in 4 hours.
