Question

If 2 cars traveling towards one another are 100 miles apart and car A is traveling at 55 miles/hour, while car B is traveling at 60 miles/hour, which time is closest to when they meet if it is 2:00 pm now?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The time when they meet is t in hours

The general formula for both cars  is d = r*t

t is unknown

r1 = 55 mph

r2 = 60 mph

60 mph * t  + 55 mph*t = 100 miles

t * (60 mph + 55 mph) = 100 miles

t * 115 = 100 miles

t = 100 miles / 115 mph

t = 0.8696 hours

1 hour has 60 minutes

0.8696 hour = x

x = 0.8696 hours * 60

x = 52 minutes  and 10 seconds

They will meet at 2:52:10

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