Simon took part in a 45 km cycling race. There was a water refill station at half the distance of the race.
- Simon stopped at the water refill station to refill his water bottle. How many kilometres was he away from the starting point to the water refill station?
- After passing the water refill station, Simon cycled 710 of the remaining distance and stopped. How many kilometres was he away from the finishing point?
(a)
Distance from the starting point
= 45 ÷ 2
= 22.5 km
(b)
Distance from the refill station to the finishing point
= 22.5 km
The remaining distance from where Simon stopped to the finishing point
= (1 -
710) x 22.5
=
310 x 22.5
= 6.75 km
Answer(s): (a) 22.5 km; (b) 6.75 km