Question

Two cyclists start at the same point and travel in opposite directions. One cyclist travels 4 km per hour faster than the other. If the two cyclists are 240 km apart after 4 hours, what is the rate of each cyclist?​

Answer 1

the rate of the first cyclist: 28km/h

the rate of the 2nd cyclist 28+4= 32km/h

Explanation:

x= the rate of the first cyclist

x+4= the rate of the 2nd cyclist

after 4 hours: + the first cyclist travels 4x (km)

+ the 2nd cyclist travels 4(x+4) (km)

because the two cyclists are 240 km apart after 4 hours

=> 4x + 4(x+4) = 240 => x= 28

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