Question

3) Two cars leave Cincinnati at the same time. Car A moves East at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour, while car B
moves West at a constant speed of 45 miles per hour. How far apart will the vehicles be after 2.5 hours?
(A) 15 miles
B) 37.5 miles
105 miles
D) 262.5 miles

Answer 1

Answer:

D). 262.5 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The speed at which they are drawing apart = 60 + 45 = 105 mph.

So in 2.5 hours they wiil be

2.5 * 105

= 210 + 52.5

= 262.5 miles.