At 13 56, Gabby cycled from the bakery towards the market while Cindy cycled from the market towards the bakery. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Gabby reached market but Cindy was 1200 m from the bakery.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the bakery in km.
(a)
From 13 56 to 14 13 = 17 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1200 ÷ (17 - 12)
= 240 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the bakery
= 17 x 240
= 4080 m
1000 m = 1 km
4080 m = 4.08 km
Distance between the market and the bakery = 4.08 km
Answer(s): (a) 240 m/min; (b) 4.08 km