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Two cars leave towns 450 kilometers apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One car's rate is 12 kilometers per hour less than the other's. If they meet in 3 hours, what is the rate of the slower car?

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Answer:

The rate of the slower car is 69km/hr

Explanation:

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Two cars leave towns 450 kilometers apart at the same time and travel toward each-example-1
Two cars leave towns 450 kilometers apart at the same time and travel toward each-example-2
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