At 12 58, Emily cycled from the cinema towards the bakery while Kylie cycled from the bakery towards the cinema. At 13 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Emily reached bakery but Kylie was 910 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bakery and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 12 58 to 13 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 910 ÷ (15 - 10)
= 182 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bakery and the cinema
= 15 x 182
= 2730 m
1000 m = 1 km
2730 m = 2.73 km
Distance between the bakery and the cinema = 2.73 km
Answer(s): (a) 182 m/min; (b) 2.73 km