Two diplomats fly towards each other for a meeting, both leaving at the same time. The first jet travels at a rate of 350 mph, while the second flies at a rate of 420 mph. If they started out 5300 miles apart, how long will it take for them to meet?
Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

5.8 hours

7.2 hours

6.9 hours

5.8 hours

Question

Two diplomats fly towards each other for a meeting, both leaving at the same time. The first jet travels at a rate of 350 mph, while the second flies at a rate of 420 mph. If they started out 5300 miles apart, how long will it take for them to meet?
Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.
 
		
5.8 hours
 		
7.2 hours
 		
6.9 hours
 		
5.8 hours

anonymous · Answer

6.9 x (350+420) = 5313 miles which is the closest to 5300 so 6.9 hours