At 06 25, Sabrina left Town S and cycled towards Town T. Tina left Town S and cycled towards Town T at 06 55. Tina's cycling speed was 2 km/h faster than Sabrina. At 15 25, Tina caught up with Sabrina. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Sabrina
- Tina
(a)
Duration that Tina cycled from 06 55 to 15 25
= 8
3060 = 8
12 h
Distance that Tina cycled more than Sabrina
= 8
12 x 2
= 17 km
However, since Sabrina left 30 minutes earlier than Tina and Tina caught up with Sabrina, it means that Sabrina has cycled 17 km in 30 min.
1 h = 60 min
30 min = 30 ÷ 60 =
12 h
Sabrina's cycling speed
= 17 ÷
12 = 17 x
21 = 34 km/h
(b)
Tina's cycling speed
= 34 + 2
= 36 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 34 km/h ; (b) 36 km/h