Two bicyclists, 42 miles apart, begin riding towards each other along a long straight avenue. One cyclists travels 15 miles per hour and the other 27 miles per hour. At the same time Spot (a greyhound), starting at one cyclist, runs back and forth the two cyclists as the cycle toward each other. If Spot runs 38 miles per hour and turns instantly at each cyclist, how many miles has he run when the cyclists meet? a. 42 miles b. 15 miles c. 38 miles d. 27 miles

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Two bicyclists, 42 miles apart, begin riding towards each other along a long
straight avenue. One cyclists travels 15 miles per hour and the other 27 miles
per hour. At the same time Spot (a greyhound), starting at one cyclist, runs
back and forth the two cyclists as the cycle toward each other. If Spot runs 38
miles per hour and turns instantly at each cyclist, how many miles has he run
when the cyclists meet?
a. 42 miles
b. 15 miles
c. 38 miles
d. 27 miles
Transcribed Image Text:Two bicyclists, 42 miles apart, begin riding towards each other along a long straight avenue. One cyclists travels 15 miles per hour and the other 27 miles per hour. At the same time Spot (a greyhound), starting at one cyclist, runs back and forth the two cyclists as the cycle toward each other. If Spot runs 38 miles per hour and turns instantly at each cyclist, how many miles has he run when the cyclists meet? a. 42 miles b. 15 miles c. 38 miles d. 27 miles
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