Question

Two buses leave Chicago at the same time traveling in opposite directions. One bus travels at54 mph and the other at63 mph. How soon will they be234 miles apart?

Answer 1

First, combine there speed

speed = 54 + 63 =117 mph

Distance given = 234 miles

Speed = distance / time

This implies that;

time = distance / speed

=234 / 117

= 2hours

In 2 hours, they will be 234 miles apart