At 12 58, Jane cycled from the playground towards the temple while Kathy cycled from the temple towards the playground. At 13 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Jane reached temple but Kathy was 1172 m from the playground.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the playground in km.
(a)
From 12 58 to 13 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1172 ÷ (15 - 13)
= 586 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the playground
= 15 x 586
= 8790 m
1000 m = 1 km
8790 m = 8.79 km
Distance between the temple and the playground = 8.79 km
Answer(s): (a) 586 m/min; (b) 8.79 km