If cyclist is covering a circular distance of diameter 15 inches at the speed of x inches/min, and ...

If cyclist is covering a circular distance of diameter 15 inches at the speed of x inches/min, and another cyclist is covering a circular distance of diameter 25 inches at the speed of y inches/min then what is the value of y in terms of x if both the cyclists cover the distance at the same time?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

5x/3

Steps/Work

t=S1/V1=S2/V2
or 15/x=25/y
or y=25x/15=5x/3
Answer is D