At 13 59, Mary cycled from the cinema towards the salon while Natalie cycled from the salon towards the cinema. At 14 19, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Mary reached salon but Natalie was 1090 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the salon and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 13 59 to 14 19 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1090 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 109 m/min
(b)
Distance between the salon and the cinema
= 20 x 109
= 2180 m
1000 m = 1 km
2180 m = 2.18 km
Distance between the salon and the cinema = 2.18 km
Answer(s): (a) 109 m/min; (b) 2.18 km