Question

Martin and Linda live 855 miles apart. At the same time, they start driving toward each other on the same road. Linda’s constant rate is 35 mph. Martin’s is 60 mph. How long will it take them to meet?

Answer 1

Option (D) is correct, 9 hours.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Givens

• Linda 35 mph
• Martin 60 mph
• distance travelled = 855 miles

Formula

Linda's speed * t + martin's speed * t = 855

s1 * t + s2 *t = 855

Solution

35*t + 60*t = 855t Combine the left

95t = 855 Divide both sides by 95

95t/95 = 855/95

t = 9

Answer

They will meet in 9 hours.