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Sita Rahim drove due north for 3 hours at 46 miles per hour. From the

same spot, Yasmina Young drove due south for 2 hours at 43 miles per
hour. How far apart were they after their trip?

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Answer:

224 miles

Explanation:

What you would do is take the 3 hours times the 46 mph to get 138 miles.

3*46=138

Next, multiply the 2 hours by the 43 mph to get 86 miles.

2*43=86

Lastly, you're going to add the two.

138+86=224 miles.

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