Homework Help: Math

Posted by Amir on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:25pm.

2 cyclists start at the same tiem from opposite ends of a course that is 45 miles long. One cyclist is riding at 14 mph and the second is riding at 16mph. How long after they begin will they meet?

Math - drwls, Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:45pm
The distance between them decreases at a rate 16 + 14 = 30 mph.

How long before the 45 mile separation gets reduced to 0?

45/30 = ? hours

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