Two automobiles are 150 kilometers apart and traveling toward each other. One automobile is

moving at 60km/h and the other is moving at 40km/h mph. In how many hours will they

meet?

A. 2.5

B. 2.0

C. 1.75

D. 1.5 (Answer)

E. 1.25

1 Answer

Answer :

D. 1.5 (Answer)

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