Friday, March 28, 2008

living 150 miles apart

Bryan and Kathleen live 150 miles apart. They each drive towards the other's house along a straight road connecting the two. Bryan drives at a constant rate of 30 miles per hour and Kathleen drives at a constant rate of 50 miles per hour. If Bryan and Kathleen leave their houses at the same time, how many miles are they from Bryan's house when they meet?

A. 40
B. 51.5
C. 56.25
D. 75
E. 93.75