Question

Points A and B are 200 miles apart. A cyclist starting at point A and a motorcyclist starting at point B move toward each other. The speed of the cyclist is 17 mph and the speed of the motorcyclist is 83 mph. what distance from point A will they meet.

Answer 1

34 miles from A

Explanation:

Find time to cover 200 miles at ( 17 + 83 mph) = 200/100 = 2hours

cyclist will be at 2 * 17 = 34 miles from A