SOLUTION: estion Two cyclists leave towns 96 miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One cyclist travels 8 mi h faster than the other. If they meet in

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Question 1158679: estion

Two cyclists leave towns
96
miles apart at the same time and travel toward each other. One cyclist travels
8
mi
h
faster than the other. If they meet in
3
hours, what is the rate of each cyclist?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This type of speed, rates exercise has been solved so so many times already on this site. One of the very common types

This form of travel rates question has been answered a great many times on this site. Look for them.

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