Same pattern as Cycling race — Mei and Lin. New numbers, new story. Try each one on paper, then check the working below — or watch it drawn out, the same way the problem above is.
Question 1
Kai and Mia took part in a roller-skating race. Kai skated at a constant speed of 18 km/h. Both skaters kept the same speed throughout the race. When Mia had covered 1/2 of the distance, Kai was 2.7 km ahead of her. Kai reached the finishing line at 8.52 a.m. What time did Mia reach the finishing line?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working
Question 2
Ben and Farah took part in a kayaking race. Ben paddled at a constant speed of 24 km/h. Both of them did not change their speed throughout the race. When Farah had covered 1/2 of the distance, Ben was 3 km in front of her. Ben crossed the finishing line at 9.20 a.m. What time did Farah cross the finishing line?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working