Two cars leave Peoria at the same time, one heading east at 70 mph and the other west at 50 mph. How long (In hr) will it take them to be 780 miles apart?

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Hmn Falahi asked Nov 11, 2023

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Two cars leave Peoria at the same time, one heading east at 70 mph and the other west at 50 mph. How long (In hr) will it take them to be 780 miles apart?

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Answer:

6.5 hours

Explanation:

The required time = x

(70 + 50) * x = 780

120 x = 780

x = 780/120 = 6.5 hours

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