If two planes leave the same airport at 1:00 p.m., how many miles apart will they be at 3:00 p.m. if one travels directly towards north at 150 miles per hour and the other travels directly towards west at 200 miles per hour?

If two planes leave the same airport at 1:00 p.m., how many miles apart will they be at 3:00 p.m. if one travels directly towards north at 150 miles per hour and the other travels directly towards west at 200 miles per hour?

A 50 miles

B 100 miles

C 400 miles

D 500 miles

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D