Solve the problem.
-Ken and Kara are 34 miles apart on a calm lake paddling toward each other. Ken paddles at 3 miles per hour, while Kara paddles at 6 miles per hour. How long will it take them to meet?
A) $3 \frac { 7 } { 9 } \text { hours }$
B)25 hours
C) $4 \frac { 1 } { 6 } \text { hours }$
D) $11 \frac { 1 } { 3 } \text { hours }$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

They are moving towards each other, so their speeds add up. Together, they cover 3 + 6 = 9 miles per hour. To meet, they need to cover 34 miles, so it takes 34 / 9 = $3 \frac { 7 } { 9 } $ hours.

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