ArithmeticQuestion 333 of 550

Two cities are 300 km apart. Two cars leave at the same time, each towards the other, at 70 and 80 km/h. After how many hours do they meet?

  1. 2 hours
  2. 3 hours
  3. 4 hours
  4. 2.5 hours
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Correct answer: 2 hours

Closing speed = 70 + 80 = 150 km/h. Time to meet = 300 ÷ 150 = 2 hours.

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