I walk a certain distance and ride back taking a total time of 37 minutes.

I walk a certain distance and ride back taking a total time of 37 minutes. I could walk both ways in 55 minutes. How long would it take me to ride both ways?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

19mins

Steps/Work

Let the distance be x km. Then,
( Time taken to walk x km) + (time taken to ride x km) =37 min.
( Time taken to walk 2x km ) + ( time taken to ride 2x km )= 74 min.
But, the time taken to walk 2x km = 55 min.
Time taken to ride 2x km = (74-55)min =19 min.
Ans: B

Physics Calculator / Auto Solver

I walk a certain distance and ride back taking a total time of minutes. I could walk both ways in minutes. How long would it take me to ride both ways?

Calculated Answer

18.5

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n0 / 2 + n1 - n0 - (n1 - n0).

n0 =37
n1 =55