Ian took 15 min to cycle from his home to a school for his morning exercise. After the exercise, he took 45 min to walk the same route home. The difference between his cycling and walking speed was 56 km/h. How far was Ian’s home from the school?
Walking time: Cycling time
45 : 15
3 : 1
Walking speed : Cycling speed
1 : 3
The distance between Joe's home and the park was the same.
The travel time is inversely related to the speed.
When speed increases, the travel time decreases.
Difference in the the walking speed and cycling speed
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 2 = 28
Ian's walking speed = 28 km/h
60 min = 1 h
1 min =
160 h
45 min =
4560 h =
34 h
Distance between Ian's home and the school
=
34 x 28
= 21 km
Answer(s): 21 km