Question

Bryan and Yuan started out at their houses and are biking towards each other. Bryan started

out first, and has already gone 5 miles. He bikes at a constant speed of 3 miles per hour.
Yuan just left, and rides at 4 miles per hour. When the boys meet halfway between their
houses, they will continue to the park together. How long will that take? How far will each
boy have ridden?

Answer 1

Bryan and Yuan will meet after 5 hours, having traveled 20 miles each.

Explanation:

Given that Bryan and Yuan left their homes at different periods of time and at different speeds, to determine how long they will meet and how much distance they will have traveled, the following calculation must be performed:

B = 5 + (3X)

Y = 4X

B = 5 + 3x2 = 11

Y = 4x2 = 8

B = 5 + 3x3 = 14

Y = 4x3 = 12

B = 5 + 3x4 = 17

Y = 4x4 = 16

B = 5 + 3x5 = 20

Y = 4x5 = 20

Therefore, Bryan and Yuan will meet after 5 hours, having traveled 20 miles each.