When they are apart by 425m, the famous twins Isaac and Albert Neuman begin approaching each other. Isaac is riding a bicycle at a speed of 12.7 m/s and Albert is running at a speed of 3.8 m/s. How long does it take for them to meet, and how far will each have traveled?

When they are apart by 425m, the famous twins Isaac and Albert Neuman begin approaching each other. Isaac is riding a bicycle at a speed of 12.7 m/s and Albert is running at a speed of 3.8 m/s. How long does it take for them to meet, and how far will each have traveled?

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