SOLUTION: a bicyclist traveling at 18 mph overtakes an iin-line skater who is traveling at 10 mph and had a 0.5-hour head start. How far from the starting point does the bicyclist overtake t
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Question 395784: a bicyclist traveling at 18 mph overtakes an iin-line skater who is traveling at 10 mph and had a 0.5-hour head start. How far from the starting point does the bicyclist overtake the in-line skater? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a bicyclist traveling at 18 mph overtakes an iin-line skater who is traveling at 10 mph and had a 0.5-hour head start. How far from the starting point does the bicyclist overtake the in-line skater?
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In 0.5 hours the skater is 5 miles away (0.5*10)
The bike gains on him at 8 mph (18-10)
5 miles/8 mph = 0.625 hours
18 mi/hr * 0.625 hr = 11.25 miles
