Nyamboke walked from her home to the market. She walked at a speed of 4 km/hr and took 30 minutes to reach the market. On her way back, she took 40 minutes to reach home. What was Nyamboke's speed on her way back?
Answer (2)
To determine Nyamboke's walking speed on her way back from the market, we first need to understand the details provided:
Nyamboke's Speed to the Market:
She walked to the market at a speed of 4 km/hr and took 30 minutes to get there.
Convert Time to Hours:
30 minutes is equal to 60 30 = 0.5 hours.
Calculate the Distance:
Speed is equal to distance divided by time, so we can find the distance to the market using the formula: Distance = Speed × Time = 4 km/hr × 0.5 hr = 2 km
Distance Back Home:
The distance from the market to home is the same, 2 km.
Calculate Nyamboke's Speed on Her Return:
On her way back, she took 40 minutes to travel the same 2 km distance. First, convert 40 minutes to hours: 40 minutes = 60 40 = 3 2 hours
Using the speed formula again, we find her speed on the way back: Speed = Time Distance = 3 2 hours 2 km = 3 km/hr
Therefore, Nyamboke's speed on her way back home from the market was 3 km/hr.
Nyamboke walked 2 km to the market at a speed of 4 km/hr. On her way back, she took 40 minutes, which translates to a speed of 3 km/hr. Thus, her speed on the return trip was 3 km/hr.
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