Two boys starts from the same place walking at the rate of 4.5 kmph and 5.5 kmph respectively in the same direction. What time will they take to be 9.5 km apart? Select:
A) 9.5
B) 5.5
C) 8.5
D) 9.6
E) 9.7

Rationale: explanation : relative speed = 5.5 - 4.5 = 1 kmph ( because they walk in the same direction ) distance = 9.5 km time = distance / speed = 9.5 / 1 = 9.5 hr answer : a
Answer: A