Cars P and Q are approaching each other on the same highway.
Cars P and Q are approaching each other on the same highway. Car P is moving at 46 mph northbound and Car Q is moving at 54 mph southbound. At 2:00 pm, they are approaching each other and 190 miles apart. Eventually they pass each other. At what clock time are they moving away from each other and 35 miles apart?
Answer/Solution
4:15 pm
Steps/Work
Total distance, which should be covered by both cars is 190+35=225 miles.
Let t be the time so the equation will be 46t+54t=225 thus,
t=2.25 hours
Answer: D
Let t be the time so the equation will be 46t+54t=225 thus,
t=2.25 hours
Answer: D