At 08 20, Kimberly left Town V and cycled towards Town W. Victoria left Town V and cycled towards Town W at 08 50. Victoria's cycling speed was 6 km/h faster than Kimberly. At 11 20, Victoria caught up with Kimberly. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Kimberly
- Victoria
(a)
Duration that Victoria cycled from 08 50 to 11 20
= 2
3060 = 2
12 h
Distance that Victoria cycled more than Kimberly
= 2
12 x 6
= 15 km
However, since Kimberly left 30 minutes earlier than Victoria and Victoria caught up with Kimberly, it means that Kimberly has cycled 15 km in 30 min.
1 h = 60 min
30 min = 30 ÷ 60 =
12 h
Kimberly's cycling speed
= 15 ÷
12 = 15 x
21 = 30 km/h
(b)
Victoria's cycling speed
= 30 + 6
= 36 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 30 km/h ; (b) 36 km/h