Daily Math Challenge

Distance Hard Grade 6-8

Two cyclists start 60 km apart and ride toward each other. One rides at 15 km/h and the other at 20 km/h. When will they meet?

Answer
1.71 hours

How to solve it

1
Combined speed: 15 + 20 = 35 km/h
2
Distance: 60 km
3
Time: 60 ÷ 35 ≈ 1.71 hours

Hints

Add their speeds together

They close the distance at this combined rate

Divide distance by combined speed

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