At 13 56, Penelope cycled from the cinema towards the park while Sabrina cycled from the park towards the cinema. At 14 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Penelope reached park but Sabrina was 936 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 56 to 14 16 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 936 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 104 m/min
(b)
Distance between the park and the cinema
= 20 x 104
= 2080 m
1000 m = 1 km
2080 m = 2.08 km
Distance between the park and the cinema = 2.08 km
Answer(s): (a) 104 m/min; (b) 2.08 km