At 11 55, Linda cycled from the temple towards the hospital while Gem cycled from the hospital towards the temple. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Linda reached hospital but Gem was 980 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hospital and the temple in km.
(a)
From 11 55 to 12 13 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 980 ÷ (18 - 14)
= 245 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the temple
= 18 x 245
= 4410 m
1000 m = 1 km
4410 m = 4.41 km
Distance between the hospital and the temple = 4.41 km
Answer(s): (a) 245 m/min; (b) 4.41 km