At 12 58, Natalie cycled from the cinema towards the temple while Emma cycled from the temple towards the cinema. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Natalie reached temple but Emma was 1200 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 12 58 to 13 11 = 13 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1200 ÷ (13 - 8)
= 240 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the cinema
= 13 x 240
= 3120 m
1000 m = 1 km
3120 m = 3.12 km
Distance between the temple and the cinema = 3.12 km
Answer(s): (a) 240 m/min; (b) 3.12 km