At 13 57, Zara cycled from the cinema towards the park while Tina cycled from the park towards the cinema. At 14 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Zara reached park but Tina was 1110 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the park and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 13 57 to 14 11 = 14 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1110 ÷ (14 - 12)
= 555 m/min
(b)
Distance between the park and the cinema
= 14 x 555
= 7770 m
1000 m = 1 km
7770 m = 7.77 km
Distance between the park and the cinema = 7.77 km
Answer(s): (a) 555 m/min; (b) 7.77 km