<PRE><B>Question 1010852</B>
we have two (rate * time = distance) equations
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let r be the rate for the bus
r * (0.75) = distance
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r + 12 is the rate for the car
(r+12) * (0.50) = distance
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now set the two equations equal to each other since the car and the bus cover the same distance
0.75r = 0.50r + 6
0.25r = 6
r = 24 mph
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you can use either equation to find the distance traveled
24 * (0.75) = 18 miles
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