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algebra

Two cars start 300 miles apart and drive toward each other. Car A drives 60 mph and Car B drives 40 mph. How long until they meet?

A

4

B

5

C

2

D

3

Correct Answer: D

Choice Choice D is the correct answer.

  1. Combined Speed: 60+40=10060 + 40 = 100 mph.
  2. Equation: 100t=300100t = 300
  3. Divide by 100: t=3t = 3
  4. Verify: 60(3)+40(3)=180+120=30060(3) + 40(3) = 180 + 120 = 300

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.