Solve the Problem. -Abram and Fred Leave Opposite Ends of a Bike Trail

question 195

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Abram and Fred leave opposite ends of a bike trail 8.5 miles apart and travel toward each other. Abram is traveling 3 mph faster than Fred. Find each of their speeds if they meet after 30 minutes.

• A) Abram: 17 mph; Fred: 20 mph
• B) Abram: 10 mph; Fred: 7 mph
• C) Abram: 7 mph; Fred: 10 mph
• D) Abram: 20 mph; Fred: 17 mph

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