At 08 20, Sabrina left Town D and cycled towards Town E. Cindy left Town D and cycled towards Town E at 08 50. Cindy's cycling speed was 2 km/h faster than Sabrina. At 14 20, Cindy caught up with Sabrina. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Sabrina
- Cindy
(a)
Duration that Cindy cycled from 08 50 to 14 20
= 5
3060 = 5
12 h
Distance that Cindy cycled more than Sabrina
= 5
12 x 2
= 11 km
However, since Sabrina left 30 minutes earlier than Cindy and Cindy caught up with Sabrina, it means that Sabrina has cycled 11 km in 30 min.
1 h = 60 min
30 min = 30 ÷ 60 =
12 h
Sabrina's cycling speed
= 11 ÷
12 = 11 x
21 = 22 km/h
(b)
Cindy's cycling speed
= 22 + 2
= 24 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 22 km/h ; (b) 24 km/h