Problema Solution

Elena bicycles 4km/h faster than Dennis. In the same time it takes Praedup to bicycle 45 km, Elema can bicycle 57 km. How fast does each bicyclist travel

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We are going to assume that 'Dennis' and 'Praedup' refer to the same cyclist, otherwise there is simply not enough information.


let 'x' represent Dennis' speed, then 'x+4' represents Elena's speed.


both cycled the same time, therefore we make these ratios:

(x)/(x+4) = (45)/(57)

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solve for the slower speed

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x = 15


15+4 = 19


Dennis' speed is 15 hm/h, Elema's speed is 19 km/h.