At 09 15, Natalie left Town V and cycled towards Town W. Lynn left Town V and cycled towards Town W at 09 35. Lynn's cycling speed was 6 km/h faster than Natalie. At 11 15, Lynn caught up with Natalie. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Natalie
- Lynn
(a)
Duration that Lynn cycled from 09 35 to 11 15
= 1
4060 = 1
23 h
Distance that Lynn cycled more than Natalie
= 1
23 x 6
= 10 km
However, since Natalie left 20 minutes earlier than Lynn and Lynn caught up with Natalie, it means that Natalie has cycled 10 km in 20 min.
1 h = 60 min
20 min = 20 ÷ 60 =
13 h
Natalie's cycling speed
= 10 ÷
13 = 10 x
31 = 30 km/h
(b)
Lynn's cycling speed
= 30 + 6
= 36 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 30 km/h ; (b) 36 km/h