At 05 15, Fanny left Town J and cycled towards Town K. Winnie left Town J and cycled towards Town K at 05 45. Winnie's cycling speed was 2 km/h faster than Fanny. At 12 15, Winnie caught up with Fanny. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Fanny
- Winnie
(a)
Duration that Winnie cycled from 05 45 to 12 15
= 6
3060 = 6
12 h
Distance that Winnie cycled more than Fanny
= 6
12 x 2
= 13 km
However, since Fanny left 30 minutes earlier than Winnie and Winnie caught up with Fanny, it means that Fanny has cycled 13 km in 30 min.
1 h = 60 min
30 min = 30 ÷ 60 =
12 h
Fanny's cycling speed
= 13 ÷
12 = 13 x
21 = 26 km/h
(b)
Winnie's cycling speed
= 26 + 2
= 28 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 26 km/h ; (b) 28 km/h