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Towns M and N are 420 km apart. At the same moment, one bus leaves M for N at 45 km/h and another leaves N for M at 75 km/h. After how many hours do the two buses meet?

Competition practiceSpeed, Time & Distance
  • A3.5
  • B3
  • C4
  • D5.6

Step-by-Step Solution

Moving towards each other, they close the gap at 45 + 75 = 120 km/h. Time = 420 ÷ 120 = 3.5 hours.
Answer: A) 3.5

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