Question

Tom and Brian are hiking towards each other at the opposite ends of a trail that is 21 miles long. Tom hikes uphill at a speed of 2 miles per hour. Brian is hiking downhill at a speed of 4 miles per hour. How long will it take for the two to meet?

Answer 1

3.5 hours

Explanation:

Distance = 21 miles

Speed * time

Speed * time = distance

Tom speed = 2 mph

Brian = 4 mph

Let time = t

Brian distance + Tom's distance = total distance

4t + 2t = 21

6t = 21

t = 21 / 6

t = 3.5 hours