At 09 20, Julie left Town J and cycled towards Town K. Sabrina left Town J and cycled towards Town K at 09 40. Sabrina's cycling speed was 3 km/h faster than Julie. At 13 20, Sabrina caught up with Julie. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Julie
- Sabrina
(a)
Duration that Sabrina cycled from 09 40 to 13 20
= 3
4060 = 3
23 h
Distance that Sabrina cycled more than Julie
= 3
23 x 3
= 11 km
However, since Julie left 20 minutes earlier than Sabrina and Sabrina caught up with Julie, it means that Julie has cycled 11 km in 20 min.
1 h = 60 min
20 min = 20 ÷ 60 =
13 h
Julie's cycling speed
= 11 ÷
13 = 11 x
31 = 33 km/h
(b)
Sabrina's cycling speed
= 33 + 3
= 36 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 33 km/h ; (b) 36 km/h