Question

Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time. One travels north at an average speed of 58miles per hour, and the other travels south at an average speed of 64miles per hour. After how many hours will the two trucks be 488 miles apart?

Answer 1

4 hours

Explanation:

After 4 hours, the north-bound truck will have traveled 232 miles and the south-bound truck will have traveled 256 miles. 232 + 256 = 488 miles.