At 12 56, Abi cycled from the cinema towards the boutique while Gabby cycled from the boutique towards the cinema. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Abi reached boutique but Gabby was 1128 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the boutique and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 12 56 to 13 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1128 ÷ (15 - 12)
= 376 m/min
(b)
Distance between the boutique and the cinema
= 15 x 376
= 5640 m
1000 m = 1 km
5640 m = 5.64 km
Distance between the boutique and the cinema = 5.64 km
Answer(s): (a) 376 m/min; (b) 5.64 km