At 10 59, Sabrina cycled from the bank towards the park while Emma cycled from the park towards the bank. At 11 19, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Sabrina reached park but Emma was 1106 m from the bank.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the park and the bank in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 19 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1106 ÷ (20 - 13)
= 158 m/min
(b)
Distance between the park and the bank
= 20 x 158
= 3160 m
1000 m = 1 km
3160 m = 3.16 km
Distance between the park and the bank = 3.16 km
Answer(s): (a) 158 m/min; (b) 3.16 km