At 10 56, Eva cycled from the temple towards the bakery while Sabrina cycled from the bakery towards the temple. At 11 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Eva reached bakery but Sabrina was 1197 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bakery and the temple in km.
(a)
From 10 56 to 11 16 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1197 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 133 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bakery and the temple
= 20 x 133
= 2660 m
1000 m = 1 km
2660 m = 2.66 km
Distance between the bakery and the temple = 2.66 km
Answer(s): (a) 133 m/min; (b) 2.66 km