Re: Waaaaaaay OT: Math problem

On 4 May 2006 19:50:14 -0700, "KJ" <krissyjo@xxxxxxx> wrote:


Here goes:

Two bicyclists 2 miles apart start pedaling toward each other traveling
at 9 and 10 mph respectively. A fly flies at 12 mph from one bicycle to
the other, turns around instantly and flies back to the other bike. If
the fly continues this until the bicylces meet, how many miles does the
fly travel?

(IMHO the answer is: WHO IN HECK CARES?)


Many many thanks in advance!!!

~KJ

Here is a similar problem, so you may be able to figure out your
answer by converting the numbers.
http://www.geom.uiuc.edu/~lori/mathed/problems/mg000.html

or

http://puzzle.dse.nl/math/index_us.html#traveling_bird



All I can say is make a diagram. LOL

Rose @}>->--
Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB

Please remove "Ima" to reply.
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