At 11 57, Lucy cycled from the bistro towards the bank while Vanessa cycled from the bank towards the bistro. At 12 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Lucy reached bank but Vanessa was 1056 m from the bistro.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bank and the bistro in km.
(a)
From 11 57 to 12 12 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1056 ÷ (15 - 13)
= 528 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bank and the bistro
= 15 x 528
= 7920 m
1000 m = 1 km
7920 m = 7.92 km
Distance between the bank and the bistro = 7.92 km
Answer(s): (a) 528 m/min; (b) 7.92 km