Question

Claire is cycling at a speed of 12 miles per hour. Han is cycling at a speed of 8 miles per hour. If they start at the same position, chosen at zero, and bike in straight, opposite directions, what will the distance between them be after 45 minutes?

Answer 1

15 miles

Explanation:

Speed is the ratio of distance traveled to the time taken to reach the distance. The formula for speed is given by:

Speed = distance / time

Distance = speed × time

Claire is cycling at a speed of 12 miles per hour. Han is cycling at a speed of 8 miles per hour. At time t = 45 minutes = 45/ 60 hour = 0.75 hour, the distance traveled by Claire and Han is given as:

For Claire:

Distance = speed × time = 12 miles / hour × 0.75 hour = 9 miles

For Han:

Distance = speed × time = 8 miles / hour × 0.75 hour = 6 miles

Since both Han and Claire are traveling in opposite directions, the distance between them after 45 minutes = 9 miles + 6 miles = 15 miles