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Two high-speed ferries leave at the same time from a city to go to the same island. The first ferry, the Cat, travels at 39 miles per hour. The second ferry, the Bird, travels at 23 miles per hour. In how many hours will the two ferries be 16 miles apart? The ferries will be 16 miles apart after hour(s)

Two high-speed ferries leave at the same time from a city to go to the same island. The first ferry, the Cat, travels at 39 miles per hour. The second ferry, the Bird, travels at 23 miles per hour. In how many hours will the two ferries be 16 miles apart? The ferries will be 16 miles apart after hour(s)

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Two high-speed ferries leave at the same time from a city to go to the same island. The first ferry, the Cat, travels at 39 miles per hour. The second ferry, the Bird, travels at 23 miles per hour. In how many hours will the two ferries be 16 miles apart? The ferries will be 16 miles apart after hour(s).
Transcribed Image Text:Two high-speed ferries leave at the same time from a city to go to the same island. The first ferry, the Cat, travels at 39 miles per hour. The second ferry, the Bird, travels at 23 miles per hour. In how many hours will the two ferries be 16 miles apart? The ferries will be 16 miles apart after hour(s).
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