At 10 51, Nicole cycled from the temple towards the boutique while Gwen cycled from the boutique towards the temple. At 11 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Nicole reached boutique but Gwen was 1192 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the boutique and the temple in km.
(a)
From 10 51 to 11 11 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1192 ÷ (20 - 12)
= 149 m/min
(b)
Distance between the boutique and the temple
= 20 x 149
= 2980 m
1000 m = 1 km
2980 m = 2.98 km
Distance between the boutique and the temple = 2.98 km
Answer(s): (a) 149 m/min; (b) 2.98 km