Answer:
is it multiple answer?
Step-by-step explanation:
If the average rates were 20 and 25 miles per hour, then together they cover 45 miles of the distance they are separated by per hour. The ships will be 30 miles apart when 270 miles have been covered, so it takes 270/45=6 hours to cover the distance. 6 hours after 5 PM is 11:00 PM.
The ratio 9:7 gives you following statement:
- Carl will win in 9 cases from 9+7=16;
- Carl will lose in 7 cases from 16.
Then the probability that Carl will lose is

Answer: 