Solve the problem.
-Doreen and Irena plan to leave their houses at the same time, roller blade towards each other, and meet for lunch after 2 hours on the road. Doreen can maintain a speed of 6.6 miles per hour, which is 60% of Irena's
Speed. If they meet exactly as planned, what is the distance between their houses?
A)13.2 miles
B)21.12 miles
C)22 miles
D)35.2 miles

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Doreen's speed is 6.6 mph, which is 60% of Irena's speed. Therefore, Irena's speed is 6.6 / 0.6 = 11 mph. Together, they cover 6.6 + 11 = 17.6 miles per hour. In 2 hours, they cover 17.6 * 2 = 35.2 miles.

Solve the Problem. -Doreen and Irena Plan to Leave Their Houses at the Houses