At 07 20, Marion left Town F and cycled towards Town G. Hilda left Town F and cycled towards Town G at 07 50. Hilda's cycling speed was 4 km/h faster than Marion. At 12 20, Hilda caught up with Marion. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Marion
- Hilda
(a)
Duration that Hilda cycled from 07 50 to 12 20
= 4
3060 = 4
12 h
Distance that Hilda cycled more than Marion
= 4
12 x 4
= 18 km
However, since Marion left 30 minutes earlier than Hilda and Hilda caught up with Marion, it means that Marion has cycled 18 km in 30 min.
1 h = 60 min
30 min = 30 ÷ 60 =
12 h
Marion's cycling speed
= 18 ÷
12 = 18 x
21 = 36 km/h
(b)
Hilda's cycling speed
= 36 + 4
= 40 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 36 km/h ; (b) 40 km/h