SOLUTION: The distance between two towns A and B; is 90 km. John cycles from A to B whereas Harry cycles from B to A: They start cycling towards each other at the same time. John cycles twic

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Question 1183508: The distance between two towns A and B; is 90 km. John cycles from A to B whereas Harry cycles from B to A: They start cycling towards each other at the same time. John cycles twice as fast as Harry does. If they meet 2 hours later, at what average speed is each cyclist traveling?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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John's speed, 2r
Harry's speed, r

2r%2A2%2Br%2A2=90
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Answer by ikleyn(52817) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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John' speed, 2r
Harry' speed, r

2r%2A2%2Br%2A2=90

6r=90

r=90%2F6

r = 15 km/h --------- Harry' speed

2r = 30 km/h -------- John' speed


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