At 13 58, Erika cycled from the clinic towards the bistro while Gillian cycled from the bistro towards the clinic. At 14 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Erika reached bistro but Gillian was 1096 m from the clinic.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the clinic in km.
(a)
From 13 58 to 14 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1096 ÷ (20 - 12)
= 137 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the clinic
= 20 x 137
= 2740 m
1000 m = 1 km
2740 m = 2.74 km
Distance between the bistro and the clinic = 2.74 km
Answer(s): (a) 137 m/min; (b) 2.74 km