Candy and Delvis are riding bicycles in the same direction. Candy rides at a speed of 3 miles per hour, and Delvis rides at a speed of 9 miles per hour. If they started at the same place (and at the same time), then after 5 hours what is the distance between them?
A) 39 miles
B) 27 miles
C) 31 miles
D) 30 miles

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In 5 hours, Candy will have traveled 5 * 3 = 15 miles, and Delvis will have traveled 5 * 9 = 45 miles. The distance between them is 45 - 15 = 30 miles.

Candy and Delvis Are Riding Bicycles in the Same Direction