Solve the problem.

-A car traveling 69 miles per hour passes a bus traveling 61 in the same direction on the highway. If they maintain their speeds, how long will it take them to be 20 miles apart?
A) 3.5 hours
B) 3 hours
C) 2.5 hours
D) 5 hours

Question

Solve the problem.

-A car traveling 69 miles per hour passes a bus traveling 61 in the same direction on the highway. If they maintain their speeds, how long will it take them to be 20 miles apart?
A) 3.5 hours
B) 3 hours
C) 2.5 hours
D) 5 hours

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the car is moving faster than the bus, the distance between them is increasing at a rate of 69 - 61 = 8 miles per hour. To be 20 miles apart, it will take: 
Time = Distance / Rate 
Time = 20 / 8 
Time = 2.5 hours

Solve the Problem. -A Car Traveling 69 Miles Per Hour Passes a Bus