Two cars start at the same point and travel in the same direction at average speeds of 65 miles per hour and 40 miles per hour. How much time (in hours) must elapse before the two cars are 87.5 miles apart?

A) 3.5 hours
B) 3.49 hours
C) 1.35 hours
D) $0.83$ hour
E) $2.19$ hours

Janet earned $78,000 last year. Tax rate earned on the first $20,000 is 15%; 25% on the next $25,000 and 30% for the remainder of income. What was the amount of tax paid?

A) 18,200
B) 19,150
C) 20,250
D) 22,000
E) 22,500