Lee took 11 min to cycle from his home to a florist for his morning exercise. After the exercise, he took 55 min to walk the same route home. The difference between his cycling and walking speed was 48 km/h. How far was Lee’s home from the florist?
Walking time: Cycling time
55 : 11
5 : 1
Walking speed : Cycling speed
1 : 5
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
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Lee's walking speed = 12 km/h
60 min = 1 h
1 min =
160 h
55 min =
5560 h =
1112 h
Distance between Lee's home and the florist
=
1112 x 12
= 11 km
Answer(s): 11 km