A ship leaves port at 4:00 P.M. and sails in the direction at a rate of 19 mi/hr. Another ship leaves port at 4:30 P.M. and sails in the direction at a rate of 16 mi/hr. Approximately how far apart are the ships at 7:00 P.M.?
A)70 mi
B)17 mi
C)75 mi
D)25 mi
E)140 mi

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A ship leaves port at 4:00 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 19 mi/hr. Another ship leaves port at 4:30 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 16 mi/hr. Approximately how far apart are the ships at 7:00 P.M.?
A)70 mi 
B)17 mi 
C)75 mi 
D)25 mi 
E)140 mi

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The Answer of A ship leaves port at 4:00 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 19 mi/hr. Another ship leaves port at 4:30 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 16 mi/hr. Approximately how far apart are the ships at 7:00 P.M.?
A)70 mi 
B)17 mi 
C)75 mi 
D)25 mi 
E)140 mi

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