At 12 56, Gwen cycled from the park towards the cinema while Kathy cycled from the cinema towards the park. At 13 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Gwen reached cinema but Kathy was 1197 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 56 to 13 16 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1197 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 133 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the park
= 20 x 133
= 2660 m
1000 m = 1 km
2660 m = 2.66 km
Distance between the cinema and the park = 2.66 km
Answer(s): (a) 133 m/min; (b) 2.66 km