Vehicle X is 22 miles ahead of Vehicle Y, which is traveling the same direction along the same route as Vehicle X. If Vehicle X is traveling at an average speed of 36 miles per hour and Vehicle Y is traveling at an average speed of 45 miles per hour, how long will it take Vehicle Y to overtake and drive 23 miles ahead of Vehicle X?
Choose the correct choice.
A) 5 hours B) 7 hours 20 minutes C) 4 hours D) 3 hours 45 minutes E) 2 hours 30 minutes
Relative speed = 45-36= 
<gadget id="calculator">45-36</gadget>
<output>9</output>
9 miles per hour   Dist required= 22+23= 
<gadget id="calculator">22+23</gadget>
<output>45</output>
45 miles   Time taken to overtake= 45/9= 
<gadget id="calculator">45/9</gadget>
<output>5</output>
5 hours. 5 hours is the answer.
<result>A</result>
Vehicle X is 22 miles ahead of Vehicle Y, which is traveling the same direction along the same route as Vehicle X. If Vehicle X is traveling at an average speed of 36 miles per hour and Vehicle Y is traveling at an average speed of 45 miles per hour, how long will it take Vehicle Y to overtake and drive 23 miles ahead of Vehicle X?