Two cars start at the same time from opposite ends of a highway that is 500 miles long. One car is riding at 40 mph and the second car is riding at 60 mph. How long after they begin will they meet? Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5

Rationale: as cars are moving in opposite directions their speeds will be added . so their relative speeds : 60 + 40 = 100 mph total distance to be covered = 500 miles . time taken would be : 500 miles / 100 mph = 5 hours e is the answer .
Answer: E