At 10 58, Diana cycled from the school towards the cinema while Xylia cycled from the cinema towards the school. At 11 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Diana reached cinema but Xylia was 966 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 10 58 to 11 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 966 ÷ (20 - 14)
= 161 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the school
= 20 x 161
= 3220 m
1000 m = 1 km
3220 m = 3.22 km
Distance between the cinema and the school = 3.22 km
Answer(s): (a) 161 m/min; (b) 3.22 km