Question

Starting at the same point, Tom and Juanita go biking in opposite directions. If Tom rides at a speed of 27 mph, and Juanita rides at

a speed of 24 mph, how far apart will they be in 3 hours?
A. 99 miles
B. 51 miles
C. 153 miles
D. 163 miles
​

Answer 1

144 miles

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: i think it's C. 153 miles

Explanation:

if you do 27mph x 3 hours = 81mph

then 24mph x 3 hours = 72mph so 81 + 72 = 153