Question

Two bike messengers, Jerry and Susan, ride in opposite directions. If Jerry rides at the rate of 20 km/h, at what rate must Susan ride if they are 150 kilometres apart in 5 hours? With chart

Answer 1

10km/h

Explanation:

speed = distance/time

s = 150/5

s = 30km/h

the total must be 30km/hr

less the 20km/hr that Jerry is going

is the speed Susan must go in the opposite direction

30 - 20 = 10

10km/h