A ship leaves port at 1:00 P.M. and sails in the direction at a rate of 20 mi/hr. Another ship leaves port at 1:30 P.M. and sails in the direction at a rate of 18 mi/hr. Approximately how far apart are the ships at 4:00 P.M.?
A)75 mi
B)150 mi
C)27 mi
D)81 mi
E)15 mi

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A ship leaves port at 1:00 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 20 mi/hr. Another ship leaves port at 1:30 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 18 mi/hr. Approximately how far apart are the ships at 4:00 P.M.?
A)75 mi 
B)150 mi 
C)27 mi 
D)81 mi 
E)15 mi

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The Answer of A ship leaves port at 1:00 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 20 mi/hr. Another ship leaves port at 1:30 P.M. and sails in the direction  at a rate of 18 mi/hr. Approximately how far apart are the ships at 4:00 P.M.?
A)75 mi 
B)150 mi 
C)27 mi 
D)81 mi 
E)15 mi

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