The Cyclist Who Saves an Hour

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The Cyclist Who Saves an Hour

CBSE Class 10 · Solve it one decision at a time. A wrong pick earns a nudge, never the answer.

Step 1 of 4

The problem

A cyclist covers 48 km at a steady speed. If she rode 4 km per hour faster, she would take 1 hour less. Find her usual speed.

Step 1 · Your move

Let her usual speed be xx km per hour. Which equation matches the story?

Let the usual speed be xx km per hour.
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