Cyclist Speed and Distance Problems

The video tutorial explains a problem involving two cyclists starting 60 miles apart and riding towards each other. One cyclist is 1.5 times faster than the other, and they meet after two hours. The tutorial uses the distance formula (Distance = Rate x Time) to set up equations and solve for the speed of the faster cyclist, which is found to be 18 miles per hour.

What is the initial distance between the two cyclists?

• 120 miles

• 90 miles

• 60 miles

• 30 miles

How much faster is one cyclist compared to the other?

• 1.2 times

• 1.3 times

• 1.5 times

• 2 times

What formula is essential for solving this problem?

• Volume = Area x Height

• Speed = Distance / Time

• Distance = Rate x Time

• Area = Length x Width

What is the total distance traveled by both cyclists combined?

• 30 miles

• 60 miles

• 120 miles

• 90 miles

If the faster cyclist's rate is 1.5R, what is the slower cyclist's rate?

• 3R

• 0.5R

• 2R

• R

How long do both cyclists ride before meeting?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

What equation represents the sum of the distances traveled by both cyclists?

• D_sub_F + D_sub_S = 60

• D_sub_F + D_sub_S = 120

• D_sub_F + D_sub_S = 30

• D_sub_F + D_sub_S = 90

What is the value of R, the rate of the slower cyclist?

• 10 mph

• 12 mph

• 15 mph

• 18 mph

What is the speed of the faster cyclist?

• 15 mph

• 18 mph

• 20 mph

• 24 mph

How is the speed of the faster cyclist calculated?

• R + 5

• 1.5 x R

• R x 2

• R / 1.5