Solve the problem.
-From a point on a straight road, two cars are driven in opposite directions, one at 65 miles per hour and the other at 66 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 524 miles apart?
A) 3 hours
B) Not enough information
C) 5 hours
D) 4 hours

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the cars are moving in opposite directions, their speeds add up. So, their combined speed is 65 + 66 = 131 miles per hour. To find the time, divide the total distance by the combined speed: 524 miles / 131 miles per hour = 4 hours.

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