Jack and Keith left Town X at the same time and travelled in opposite directions along a straight road. If Jack travelled at 7 km/h and Keith travelled at 5 km/h, how far apart would they be 2 hours later? Ans : ___ km

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1. Calculate the combined speed of Jack and Keith since they are travelling in opposite directions.

Combined speed=7+5=12 km/h\text{Combined speed} = 7 + 5 = 12 \text{ km/h}

2. Calculate the total distance apart after 2 hours.

Distance=12×2=24 km\text{Distance} = 12 \times 2 = 24 \text{ km}

Answer

2424

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