At 10 55, Erika cycled from the cafe towards the cinema while Xandra cycled from the cinema towards the cafe. At 11 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Erika reached cinema but Xandra was 900 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cinema and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 10 55 to 11 11 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 900 ÷ (16 - 13)
= 300 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the cafe
= 16 x 300
= 4800 m
1000 m = 1 km
4800 m = 4.8 km
Distance between the cinema and the cafe = 4.8 km
Answer(s): (a) 300 m/min; (b) 4.8 km