Final answer:
The two cars traveling towards each other at speeds of 60 km/h and 40 km/h will meet in 2 hours, as they are covering 100 kilometers together in one hour, and they started 200 kilometers apart.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves two cars traveling towards each other at different speeds, and we need to calculate the time it takes for them to meet. Since they are moving towards each other, their relative speed is the sum of their speeds. We can find the time to meet by dividing the initial distance between the cars by their combined speed.
We start by adding the speeds of the two cars: 60 km/h + 40 km/h = 100 km/h. This means together they cover 100 kilometers in one hour. The initial distance between them is 200 kilometers.
Next, we calculate the time using the formula:
Time = Distance / Relative Speed
Time = 200 km / 100 km/h = 2 hours
Therefore, the two cars will meet after 2 hours, which corresponds to option A.