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 ?
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 .
divide(500, add(40, 60))