At 10 55, Risa cycled from the museum towards the salon while Joelle cycled from the salon towards the museum. At 11 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Risa reached salon but Joelle was 1050 m from the museum.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the salon and the museum in km.
(a)
From 10 55 to 11 12 = 17 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1050 ÷ (17 - 10)
= 150 m/min
(b)
Distance between the salon and the museum
= 17 x 150
= 2550 m
1000 m = 1 km
2550 m = 2.55 km
Distance between the salon and the museum = 2.55 km
Answer(s): (a) 150 m/min; (b) 2.55 km