At 11 56, Julie cycled from the bakery towards the mall while Jane cycled from the mall towards the bakery. At 12 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Julie reached mall but Jane was 950 m from the bakery.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the mall and the bakery in km.
(a)
From 11 56 to 12 14 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 950 ÷ (18 - 13)
= 190 m/min
(b)
Distance between the mall and the bakery
= 18 x 190
= 3420 m
1000 m = 1 km
3420 m = 3.42 km
Distance between the mall and the bakery = 3.42 km
Answer(s): (a) 190 m/min; (b) 3.42 km