The circumference of a circular track is 9km. A cyclist rides round it a number...
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2021
The circumference of a circular track is 9km. A cyclist rides round it a number of times and stops after covering a distance of 302km. How far is the cyclist from the starting point?
- A. 5km
- B. 6km
- C. 7km
- D. 3km
Correct Answer: A. 5km
Explanation
Circumference of the circular track = 9km
Distance covered = 302km
Number of complete circles or revolutions from the starting point = 302/9 =33 circles and additional 5km.
So, the distance of the cyclist from the starting point would be 5km
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