At 12 59, Zoe cycled from the cinema towards the cafe while Ivory cycled from the cafe towards the cinema. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Zoe reached cafe but Ivory was 1080 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cafe and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 12 59 to 13 11 = 12 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1080 ÷ (12 - 8)
= 270 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cafe and the cinema
= 12 x 270
= 3240 m
1000 m = 1 km
3240 m = 3.24 km
Distance between the cafe and the cinema = 3.24 km
Answer(s): (a) 270 m/min; (b) 3.24 km