At 13 55, Jane cycled from the museum towards the hypermart while Joelle cycled from the hypermart towards the museum. At 14 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Jane reached hypermart but Joelle was 1040 m from the museum.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hypermart and the museum in km.
(a)
From 13 55 to 14 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1040 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 104 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hypermart and the museum
= 20 x 104
= 2080 m
1000 m = 1 km
2080 m = 2.08 km
Distance between the hypermart and the museum = 2.08 km
Answer(s): (a) 104 m/min; (b) 2.08 km