At 05 15, Roshel left Town A and cycled towards Town B. Sabrina left Town A and cycled towards Town B at 05 55. Sabrina's cycling speed was 3 km/h faster than Roshel. At 11 15, Sabrina caught up with Roshel. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Roshel
- Sabrina
(a)
Duration that Sabrina cycled from 05 55 to 11 15
= 5
2060 = 5
13 h
Distance that Sabrina cycled more than Roshel
= 5
13 x 3
= 16 km
However, since Roshel left 40 minutes earlier than Sabrina and Sabrina caught up with Roshel, it means that Roshel has cycled 16 km in 40 min.
1 h = 60 min
40 min = 40 ÷ 60 =
23 h
Roshel's cycling speed
= 16 ÷
23 = 16 x
32 = 24 km/h
(b)
Sabrina's cycling speed
= 24 + 3
= 27 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 24 km/h ; (b) 27 km/h