At 12 55, Kylie cycled from the bistro towards the market while Cindy cycled from the market towards the bistro. At 13 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Kylie reached market but Cindy was 1164 m from the bistro.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the bistro in km.
(a)
From 12 55 to 13 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1164 ÷ (20 - 8)
= 97 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the bistro
= 20 x 97
= 1940 m
1000 m = 1 km
1940 m = 1.94 km
Distance between the market and the bistro = 1.94 km
Answer(s): (a) 97 m/min; (b) 1.94 km