Town A is 11 km from Town B. A man walks from A to B at the rate of 3 kph, and another man, starting at the same time walks from B to A at the rate of 4 kph. When will they be 2 km apart after meeting each other along the way? A. 1.66 hr B. 1.76 hr C. 1.86 hr D. 1.96 hr

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Town A is 11 km from Town B. A man walks from A to B at the rate of 3 kph, and another man, starting at the same time walks from B to A at the rate of 4 kph. When will they be 2 km apart after meeting each other along the way?

A. 1.66 hr

B. 1.76 hr

C. 1.86 hr

D. 1.96 hr

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