At 06 10, Risa left Town G and cycled towards Town H. Tiffany left Town G and cycled towards Town H at 06 50. Tiffany's cycling speed was 6 km/h faster than Risa. At 10 10, Tiffany caught up with Risa. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Risa
- Tiffany
(a)
Duration that Tiffany cycled from 06 50 to 10 10
= 3
2060 = 3
13 h
Distance that Tiffany cycled more than Risa
= 3
13 x 6
= 20 km
However, since Risa left 40 minutes earlier than Tiffany and Tiffany caught up with Risa, it means that Risa has cycled 20 km in 40 min.
1 h = 60 min
40 min = 40 ÷ 60 =
23 h
Risa's cycling speed
= 20 ÷
23 = 20 x
32 = 30 km/h
(b)
Tiffany's cycling speed
= 30 + 6
= 36 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 30 km/h ; (b) 36 km/h