At 09 20, Olivia left Town C and cycled towards Town D. Kimberly left Town C and cycled towards Town D at 09 50. Kimberly's cycling speed was 2 km/h faster than Olivia. At 12 20, Kimberly caught up with Olivia. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Olivia
- Kimberly
(a)
Duration that Kimberly cycled from 09 50 to 12 20
= 2
3060 = 2
12 h
Distance that Kimberly cycled more than Olivia
= 2
12 x 2
= 5 km
However, since Olivia left 30 minutes earlier than Kimberly and Kimberly caught up with Olivia, it means that Olivia has cycled 5 km in 30 min.
1 h = 60 min
30 min = 30 ÷ 60 =
12 h
Olivia's cycling speed
= 5 ÷
12 = 5 x
21 = 10 km/h
(b)
Kimberly's cycling speed
= 10 + 2
= 12 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 10 km/h ; (b) 12 km/h