At 10 54, Winnie cycled from the cinema towards the museum while Gillian cycled from the museum towards the cinema. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Winnie reached museum but Gillian was 910 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the museum and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 10 54 to 11 14 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 910 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 91 m/min
(b)
Distance between the museum and the cinema
= 20 x 91
= 1820 m
1000 m = 1 km
1820 m = 1.82 km
Distance between the museum and the cinema = 1.82 km
Answer(s): (a) 91 m/min; (b) 1.82 km