Two Cars Are 270 Miles Apart and Travel Toward Each

question 81

Multiple Choice

Two cars are 270 miles apart and travel toward each other on the same road. They meet in 3 hours. One car travels 2 mph faster than the other. What is the average speed of each car?

• A) 41 mph; 43 mph
• B) 43 mph; 45 mph
• C) 44 mph; 46 mph
• D) 42 mph; 44 mph

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