At 11 55, Pamela cycled from the museum towards the cinema while Xylia cycled from the cinema towards the museum. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Pamela reached cinema but Xylia was 1155 m from the museum.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cinema and the museum in km.
(a)
From 11 55 to 12 13 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1155 ÷ (18 - 7)
= 105 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the museum
= 18 x 105
= 1890 m
1000 m = 1 km
1890 m = 1.89 km
Distance between the cinema and the museum = 1.89 km
Answer(s): (a) 105 m/min; (b) 1.89 km