Two swimmers simultaneously jumped from the boat into the water and swam in opposite directions.

Two swimmers simultaneously jumped from the boat into the water and swam in opposite directions. One swimmer swam at 80 meters / min, the other at 45 meters / min. What is the distance between the swimmers when the first swimmer swims 240 meters?

1) Find out how many minutes the first swimmer swam: 240: 80 = 3 (min.);
2) Let’s calculate the distance covered by the second swimmer during the same time: 45 • 3 = 135 (m);
3) Determine the distance that will be between the swimmers when the first swimmers swim 240 m: 240 + 135 = 375 (m).
Answer: there will be a distance of 375 meters between the swimmers.