At 10 54, Gem cycled from the boutique towards the market while Penelope cycled from the market towards the boutique. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Gem reached market but Penelope was 1120 m from the boutique.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the boutique in km.
(a)
From 10 54 to 11 14 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1120 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 112 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the boutique
= 20 x 112
= 2240 m
1000 m = 1 km
2240 m = 2.24 km
Distance between the market and the boutique = 2.24 km
Answer(s): (a) 112 m/min; (b) 2.24 km