Question

50 points

Chris and Nikoletta start at the same point and
drive in opposite directions. Chris drives 54 mph
and Nikoletta drives 69 mph. How far apart will
they be in 3 hours?

A.231
B.123
C.379
D.369

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is D.369 miles

Explanation:

To solve this problem, you can use the formula: distance = rate x time.

We know that Chris and Nikoletta start at the same point, and they drive in opposite directions, so the total distance between them is the sum of the distance that each of them travels.

If Chris travels at a rate of 54 mph, and he drives for 3 hours, then the distance he travels is:

distance = rate x time = 54 mph x 3 hours = 162 miles

Similarly, if Nikoletta travels at a rate of 69 mph, and she drives for 3 hours, then the distance she travels is:

distance = rate x time = 69 mph x 3 hours = 207 miles

So the total distance between Chris and Nikoletta is the sum of the distance that each of them travels:

distance = 162 miles + 207 miles = 369 miles.

So the answer is D.369 miles