At 12 53, Joelle cycled from the park towards the cinema while Anna cycled from the cinema towards the park. At 13 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Joelle reached cinema but Anna was 1183 m from the park.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cinema and the park in km.
(a)
From 12 53 to 13 13 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1183 ÷ (20 - 13)
= 169 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the park
= 20 x 169
= 3380 m
1000 m = 1 km
3380 m = 3.38 km
Distance between the cinema and the park = 3.38 km
Answer(s): (a) 169 m/min; (b) 3.38 km