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PS · Problem Solving
555-605
Distance/Rate Problems
Two ladybugs begin to move towards each other from a distance of 120 feet. The first ladybug travels at a speed of 15 feet per minute, while the second ladybug moves at 5 feet per minute. Simultaneously, a bee takes off from the first ladybug and flies towards the second ladybug at a speed of 60 feet per minute. Upon reaching the second ladybug, the bee turns around and heads back to the first ladybug, continuing this pattern until the ladybugs meet. What is the total distance in feet that the bee will cover before the ladybugs meet?
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120
B
150
C
180
D
300
360
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The total distance between the ladybugs is 120 feet. The combined speed of the ladybugs is 15 + 5 = 20 feet/minute. The time taken for them to meet is distance/speed = 120/20 = 6 minutes. The…
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PeterApr 22, 2025
this helped me
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AashrithMay 30, 2024
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What this question tests
What it tests
Your application of distance = rate × time to trains, boats, and commuters, including relative speed.
Common trap
Mixing units (miles per hour vs. minutes) or averaging speeds — average speed is total distance over total time.
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Difficulty
555-605
Type
PS
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