Question

Two​ high-speed ferries leave at the same time from a city to go to the same island. The first​ ferry, the​ Cat, travels at 33 miles per hour. The second​ ferry, the​ Bird, travels at 22 miles per hour. In how many hours will the two ferries be 55 miles​ apart?

Answer 1

5 hours

Explanation:

Since first travels at 33 mph and second one travels at 22 mph, in 1 hour, the Cat will be ahead by 33 - 22 = 11 miles

How long will it take for him to be 55 miles ahead (apart)?

Simple.

11 miles in 1 hour means 55/11 = 5 hours it will take to be 55 miles apart.

So, it would take 5 hours