Related Rates - Distance Between Two Moving Bicylcists

Question: VERBAL PROBLEM HELP!!
Two cyclists exit a road intersection at the same time in perpendicular directions. One cyclist travels at a rate of 12 km / hr and the other cyclist at 16 km / hr. Both bicyclists are pulling away from the intersection. Find the rate of change in the distance between the two bicyclists when exactly 1/2 hour has passed from the time they left the intersection.A. 19.2 km / hrb. 40 km / hrc. 20 km / hrd. 7.28 km / hre. 10 km / hr

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Answered By:

John P.
Masters in Math, and 10 years teaching experience

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Written Explanation:

Hi Adalis, Here you goJP

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