3. Two cyclists that are 500 m apart start biking toward each other. They bike at speeds of 6 and 4 m/s.

How long does it take for them to reach each other?

a.

b. How far does the slower biker travel?

A) 50 seconds

B) 200 m

Explanation:

They are 500 metres apart.

And one of the bike loves at 6 m/s while the other loves at 4 m/s.

A) Let distance of the 6 m/s bike before they meet be x.

Thus, time = x/6

Since time = distance/speed

For the second bike at 4 m/s, his distance covered before they meet will be 500 - x

Thus, time = (500 - x)/4

Now they will meet each other at the same time. Thus;

x/6 = (500 - x)/4

Cross multiply to get;

4x = 3000 - 6x

6x + 4x = 3000

10x = 3000

x = 3000/10

x = 300 m

Thus, time will be;

t = 300/6

t = 50 seconds

B) Distance covered by the slower bike is (500 - x)

Since from a above, x = 300

Thus; distance = 500 - 300 = 200 m