Two cars are exactly $1000 \mathrm{~km}$ apart. They have to meet each other within 9 hours. If they both start at the same time and one car drives at $90.3 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$ and the other car at $88.7 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$, will they meet each other in time?

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The combined speed of the two cars is $90.3 + 88.7 = 179 \mathrm{~km/h}$. At this rate, they will cover $1000 \mathrm{~km}$ in $1000 / 179 \approx 5.59$ hours, which is less than 9 hours.

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Two Cars Are Exactly $1000 \mathrm{~km}$ Apart They Have to Meet Each Other Within 9 Hours