Cars M and N are approaching each other on the same highway. Car M is moving at 55 mph northbound and Car N is moving at 65 mph southbound. At 2:00 pm, they are approaching each other and 195 miles apart. Eventually they pass each other. At what clock time are they moving away from each other and 45 miles apart?
Choose the correct choice:
A) 4:00 pm
B) 4:07 pm
C) 4:54 pm
D) 5:21 pm
E) 6:00 pm
Total distance, which should be covered by both cars is   195+45= 
<gadget id="calculator">  195+45</gadget>
<output>240</output>
240 miles.   Let t be the time so the equation will be 55t+65t=240 thus,   t=2 hours   4:00 pmnswer: 4:00 pm
<result>A</result>
Cars M and N are approaching each other on the same highway. Car M is moving at 55 mph northbound and Car N is moving at 65 mph southbound. At 2:00 pm, they are approaching each other and 195 miles apart. Eventually they pass each other. At what clock time are they moving away from each other and 45 miles apart?