Singapore PSLE Math baffled Anxious Parents

One afternoon 5 friends rented 3 bikes from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and took turns to ride on them. At any time, 3 of them cycled while the other 2 friends rested.

If each of them had the same amount of cycling time, how many minutes did each person ride on a bike?

Note: PSLE (Primary Schools Leaving Exams) is the Singapore National Exams for all 12 year-old pupils at Primary 6 year end. The result of which will determine which secondary school the pupil is qualified to enter the following year. Math subject, besides Science, English and mother tongue (Chinese or Malay or Tamil) are tested in PSLE.

[Answer] Try before you scroll down below ….

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