Some question: Maxwell leaves his home and walks toward Brad's house at the same time that Brad leaves his home and runs toward Maxwell's house. If the distance between their homes is 50 kilometers, Maxwell's walking speed is 4 km/h, and Brad's running speed is 6 km/h. What is the distance traveled by Maxwell when they meet in the middle?
Options:
(A) 16
(B) 18
(C) 20
(D) 24
(E) 30
Some stream of consciousness:
Distance between Maxwell's and Brad's home = 50 km
Maxwell's speed = 4 km/h
Brad's speed = 6 km/h
Relative speed of approach = 10 km/h
Time = 50/ 10 = 5 hours
Distance traveled by Maxwell when they meet in the middle = 4*5 = 20 km The answer: (C).