At 11 59, Sarah cycled from the temple towards the market while Cindy cycled from the market towards the temple. At 12 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Sarah reached market but Cindy was 1180 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the temple in km.
(a)
From 11 59 to 12 11 = 12 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1180 ÷ (12 - 8)
= 295 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the temple
= 12 x 295
= 3540 m
1000 m = 1 km
3540 m = 3.54 km
Distance between the market and the temple = 3.54 km
Answer(s): (a) 295 m/min; (b) 3.54 km