At 09 10, Diana left Town S and cycled towards Town T. Sabrina left Town S and cycled towards Town T at 09 40. Sabrina's cycling speed was 4 km/h faster than Diana. At 11 10, Sabrina caught up with Diana. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Diana
- Sabrina
(a)
Duration that Sabrina cycled from 09 40 to 11 10
= 1
3060 = 1
12 h
Distance that Sabrina cycled more than Diana
= 1
12 x 4
= 6 km
However, since Diana left 30 minutes earlier than Sabrina and Sabrina caught up with Diana, it means that Diana has cycled 6 km in 30 min.
1 h = 60 min
30 min = 30 ÷ 60 =
12 h
Diana's cycling speed
= 6 ÷
12 = 6 x
21 = 12 km/h
(b)
Sabrina's cycling speed
= 12 + 4
= 16 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 12 km/h ; (b) 16 km/h