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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?

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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

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