Each year, Albuquerque, New Mexico, hosts a hot air balloon festival during which people can take rides in hot air balloons. Suppose part of the Diaz family goes in one balloon, and other family members go in another balloon. Because they fly at different altitudes and carry different weights, one balloon travels at 14 mph, while the other travels in the same direction at 11 mph. In how many hours will they be 12 miles apart?
Answer (2)
Well, the difference (or relative speed) is 3 mph. They get 12 miles apart in 4 hours.
The two balloons will be 12 miles apart after 4 hours. This is calculated by finding the relative speed of the balloons and applying the formula for time. The relative speed is 3 mph, leading to the result of 4 hours to cover the distance of 12 miles.
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