Problema Solution

Two cyclists start from the same point at the same time and move in opposite directions. One cyclist is traveling at 7mph, and the other cyclist at 8mph. After 120min, how many miles apart are the two cyclists?

Answer provided by our tutors

Speed of first cyclist = 7 mph

Speed of second cyclist = 8 mph

 

After 120 minutes i.e  after 2 hours,

 

First  cyclist would have travelled = 7 mph x 2 hours = 14 miles

Second cyclist would have travelled = 8 mph x 2 hours = 16 miles

 

They would be apart by 14 + 16 = 30 miles