Jasmine left the hospital traveling toward the mountains 3.8 hours before Wilbur. Wilbur traveled in the opposite direction going 5 mph slower than Jasmine for 1.8 hours after which time they were 242.6 mi. apart. Find Jasmine's speed. A) 35.3 mph C) 34 mph B) 46.5 mph D) 39.4 mph

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Jasmine left the hospital traveling toward
the mountains 3.8 hours before Wilbur.
Wilbur traveled in the opposite direction
going 5 mph slower than Jasmine for 1.8
hours after which time they were 242.6
mi. apart. Find Jasmine's speed.
A) 35.3 mph
C) 34 mph
B) 46.5 mph
D) 39.4 mph
Transcribed Image Text:Jasmine left the hospital traveling toward the mountains 3.8 hours before Wilbur. Wilbur traveled in the opposite direction going 5 mph slower than Jasmine for 1.8 hours after which time they were 242.6 mi. apart. Find Jasmine's speed. A) 35.3 mph C) 34 mph B) 46.5 mph D) 39.4 mph
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