The distance between the two cities is 360 km. A passenger car travels this distance in 4 hours, and a truck – in 6 hours.

The distance between the two cities is 360 km. A passenger car travels this distance in 4 hours, and a truck – in 6 hours. How many hours will they meet towards each other?

1) Divide the distance between cities by the time it takes a passenger car to cover it, and find out its speed:
360: 4 = 90 km / h.
2) Let’s calculate the speed of the truck:
360: 6 = 60 km / h.
3) Determine the speed of convergence of these machines with their oncoming traffic:
90 + 60 = 150 km / h.
4) Find out how many hours after the simultaneous departure in the opposite direction the meeting of cars and trucks will take place:
360: 150 = 2.4 hours.
Answer: the cars will meet in 2.4 hours.