SOLUTION: Two cyclists begin traveling in the same direction on the same bike path. One travels at 15 mph, and the other travels at 12 mph. When will the cyclists be 10 miles apart?

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Question 229671: Two cyclists begin traveling in the same direction on the same bike path. One travels at 15 mph, and the other travels at 12 mph. When will the cyclists be 10 miles apart?
Answer by rfer(12660) About Me  (Show Source):
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speed moving apart equals 3 mph
10/3=3 1/3 hrs=3 hrs 20 min