SOLUTION: Doug travels 2 times faster than Jill. Traveling in opposite directions. They are 60 miles apart after 2.5 hours. Find their rates of travel

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Question 999484: Doug travels 2 times faster than Jill. Traveling in opposite directions. They are 60 miles apart after 2.5 hours. Find their rates of travel
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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60/2.5=24 mi apart in one hr.
x+2x=24
3x=24
x=24/3
x=8mph Jill
2*8=16mph Doug