At 13 58, Nicole cycled from the school towards the cinema while Ivory cycled from the cinema towards the school. At 14 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Nicole reached cinema but Ivory was 1035 m from the school.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cinema and the school in km.
(a)
From 13 58 to 14 14 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1035 ÷ (16 - 7)
= 115 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the school
= 16 x 115
= 1840 m
1000 m = 1 km
1840 m = 1.84 km
Distance between the cinema and the school = 1.84 km
Answer(s): (a) 115 m/min; (b) 1.84 km