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One car traveled 240 miles and drove 20 mph hour faster than a second car drove 160 miles. If the cars were traveling for the same time, how fast was the first car driving?

a. 90 mph
b. 80 mph
c. 50 mph
d. 60 mph

User Kisinga
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Answer:

d.

Explanation:

User CJc
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The answer is D because car 1 drove 20 mph faster than car 2. If car 1 drove at 60 mph for 4 hours it reaches 240 miles. Car 2 at 40 mph would travel 160 in 4 hours.
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