At 09 35, Diana left Town W and cycled towards Town X. Joelle left Town W and cycled towards Town X at 09 55. Joelle's cycling speed was 6 km/h faster than Diana. At 11 35, Joelle caught up with Diana. Find the cycling speed of each cyclist.
- Diana
- Joelle
(a)
Duration that Joelle cycled from 09 55 to 11 35
= 1
4060 = 1
23 h
Distance that Joelle cycled more than Diana
= 1
23 x 6
= 10 km
However, since Diana left 20 minutes earlier than Joelle and Joelle caught up with Diana, it means that Diana has cycled 10 km in 20 min.
1 h = 60 min
20 min = 20 ÷ 60 =
13 h
Diana's cycling speed
= 10 ÷
13 = 10 x
31 = 30 km/h
(b)
Joelle's cycling speed
= 30 + 6
= 36 km/h
Answer(s): (a) 30 km/h ; (b) 36 km/h