Solve the Problem. -From a Point on a River, Two Boats Are Driven

question 47

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-From a point on a river, two boats are driven in opposite directions, one at 9 miles per hour and the other at 14 miles per hour. In how many hours will they be 69 miles apart?

• A) 5 hr
• B) 1 hr
• C) 3 hr
• D) 4 hr

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