cyclist rided 5/3 miles in 5 minutes and stoped
in that time hiker went 1/3 miles
distance between hiker and cyclist will be 5/3 - 1/3 = 4/3
distance/rate = time
(4/3)/4 = 1/3 hour or 20 minutes
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Source: Beat The GMAT — Problem Solving |
The question said the cyclist waited for 5 minutes so how do we know he travelled for 5 minutes after passing the walker
Please help me understand. Thanks!
Please help me understand. Thanks!
Read the question again and realized my interpretation was incorrect.
The cyclist travels for 5 minutes and then stops and waits. I get it now; thanks!
The cyclist travels for 5 minutes and then stops and waits. I get it now; thanks!

















