Question

Springfield and Futureland are 750 miles apart. Carmen leaves Springfield traveling toward Futureland at 65 miles per hour. At the same time, Vivian leaves Futureland heading for Springfield at 85 miles per hour. How many miles from Springfield will they pass each other on the road?

Answer 1

325 miles

Explanation:

Their speed of closure is 65 + 85 = 150 mph, so they will cover the 750 mile distance in 750/150 = 5 hours. After that length of time, Carmen will have traveled from Springfield (65 mi/h)·(5 h) = 325 miles to their meeting point.