Two Planes Leave Simultaneously from the Same Airport, One Flying

question 80

Multiple Choice

Two planes leave simultaneously from the same airport, one flying due east and the other due south. The eastbound plane is flying 50 miles per hour slower than the southbound plane. After 5 hours the planes are 2834 miles apart. Find the speed of the eastbound plane.

• A)375 miles per hour
• B)425 miles per hour
• C)550 miles per hour
• D)475 miles per hour
• E)500 miles per hour

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