At 11 59, Victoria cycled from the playground towards the library while Raeann cycled from the library towards the playground. At 12 19, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Victoria reached library but Raeann was 1092 m from the playground.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the library and the playground in km.
(a)
From 11 59 to 12 19 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1092 ÷ (20 - 8)
= 91 m/min
(b)
Distance between the library and the playground
= 20 x 91
= 1820 m
1000 m = 1 km
1820 m = 1.82 km
Distance between the library and the playground = 1.82 km
Answer(s): (a) 91 m/min; (b) 1.82 km