Solve. -Josh and Sam Traveled in Separate Cars from Their Apartment

question 11

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-Josh and Sam traveled in separate cars from their apartment to a ski resort 360 miles away. Sam wanted to get there early, so he traveled the maximum speed limit, 60 mph. Josh just bought a new car, so he drove a little
Slower at exactly 40 mph. If they both left at the same time, how much sooner did Sam arrive at the ski resort
Than Josh?

• A)2 hours sooner
• B)they arrive at the same time
• C)3 hours sooner
• D)1 hour sooner

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