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4 July, 09:51

Two trucks leave a warehouse at the same time. one travels due north at an average speed of 48 miles per hour, and the other travels due south at an average speed of 64 miles per hour. after how many hours will the two trucks be 728 miles apart?

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  1. 4 July, 10:10
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    Since the vehicles are travelling in the exact opposite direction, the sum of their rates is the rate at which they are separating. 48 + 64 = 112 miles per hour of separation.

    728 miles : 112 miles/hour = 6.5 hours
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