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Two fishing boats leave a marina at the same time. One boat travels north at a speed of 12 miles per hour. The other boat heads east at a speed of 9 miles per hour. Approximatel…

Two fishing boats leave a marina at the same time. One boat travels north at a speed of 12 miles per hour. The other boat heads east at a speed of 9 miles per hour. Approximatel…
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two fishing boats leave a marina at the same time. One boat travels north at a speed of 12 miles per hour. The other boat heads east at a speed of 9 miles per hour. Approximately how far apart are the two boats 15 minutes after they leave the marina

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User Nicolas Gimelli
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Answer:

5.25 miles

Explanation:

15 min=1/4 of hour

12/4=3

9/4=2.25

3+2.25=5.25

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