Solve the problem.
-Two cars leave a city and head in the same direction. After 5 hours, the faster car is 40 miles ahead of the slower car. The slower car has traveled 240 miles. Find the speeds of the two cars.

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The slower car travels 240 miles in 5 hours, so its speed is 240 miles / 5 hours = 48 mph. The faster car is 40 miles ahead after 5 hours, meaning it has traveled 240 miles + 40 miles = 280 miles in 5 hours. So, its speed is 280 miles / 5 hours = 56 mph.

Solve the Problem. -Two Cars Leave a City and Head in the Same