At 11 58, Olivia cycled from the cinema towards the museum while Kathy cycled from the museum towards the cinema. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Olivia reached museum but Kathy was 1104 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the museum and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 11 58 to 12 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1104 ÷ (15 - 13)
= 552 m/min
(b)
Distance between the museum and the cinema
= 15 x 552
= 8280 m
1000 m = 1 km
8280 m = 8.28 km
Distance between the museum and the cinema = 8.28 km
Answer(s): (a) 552 m/min; (b) 8.28 km