SOLUTION: Mike and Colin run around a track a 450 meter track in opposite directions. They start at the same point and start at the same time. Mike's speed is 2.0 m/s and Colins speed is 2.5
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Question 156207: Mike and Colin run around a track a 450 meter track in opposite directions. They start at the same point and start at the same time. Mike's speed is 2.0 m/s and Colins speed is 2.5 m/s. How far will colin run when they meet?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
450=2t+2.5t
450=4.5t
t=450/4.5
t=100 running time
2.5*t=250 meters for Colin.
2*100=200 meters for Mike.
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