Question

Two cars leave the park at the same time opposite directions one goes 3 times faster after 6 hours they travel 140miles how fast did theyg go

Answer 1

Their speeds are;

5.83 mph and 17.49 mph

Explanation:

We are told that they leave the park the same time.

Let the speed one car traveled be v

Since the other car is 3 times faster, then it means that, it's speed is 3v.

Now, after 6 hours they travel 140 miles.

We know that;

Speed = distance/time.

Thus;

(v + 3v) = 140/6

4v = 140/6

v = 140/24

v = 5.83 mph

Thus, second car's speed = 3v = 3 × 5.83 = 17.49 mph