Question

Cyclist A travels 55 km in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Cyclist B travels 135 km in 5 hours and 36 minutes. Which cyclist is travelling faster?​

Answer 1

Answer: Cyclist A

Explanation:

Step 1: (A) Break down into minutes: 2(60)+20=140 minutes

Step 2: Divide time by km 140/55 =2.545 km per hour

Cyclist A travels at 2.545 km per hour

Step 3: (B) Break down into minutes: 5(60) +36=336 minutes

Step 4: Divide time by km 336/135= 2.489 km per hour

Cyclist B travels at 2.489 km per hour

2.545>2.489, so A is faster