Bike ride

Mark went on a bike ride. One hour later, John followed him on the same route by car at an average speed of 72 km/h and caught up with him after 20 minutes. Determine the distance Mark covered before John caught up with him, and at what speed Mark was riding.

Final Answer:

s =  24 km
v =  18 km/h

Step-by-step explanation:


s = v · (1 + 20/60)
s = 72·(20/60)

60s-80v = 0
60s = 1440

Row 2 - Row 1 → Row 2
60s-80v = 0
80v = 1440


v = 1440/80 = 18
s = 0+80v/60 = 0+80 · 18/60 = 24

s = 24
v = 18

Our linear equations calculator calculates it.
v=18=18 km/h



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