document.write( "Question 459486: Two cyclists start 10 miles apart from each other. One rider travels at 12mph. The other rides at 8mph. A bee starts on the shoulder of the first and flies to the shoulder of the 2nd and continues to fly back and forth nonstop until the 2 cyclists meet. If the bee flies at 15mph, how far does the bee fly? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #315120 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12+8=20 mph between the two cyclists. \n" ); document.write( "10 miles/20 mph=1/2 hour before they meet. \n" ); document.write( "Bee flies between them for 1/2 hour at 15 mph, so it goes 1/2x15=7.5 miles before they meet. \n" ); document.write( " |