At 11 56, Sabrina cycled from the cafe towards the temple while Risa cycled from the temple towards the cafe. At 12 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Sabrina reached temple but Risa was 992 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 11 56 to 12 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 992 ÷ (15 - 7)
= 124 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the cafe
= 15 x 124
= 1860 m
1000 m = 1 km
1860 m = 1.86 km
Distance between the temple and the cafe = 1.86 km
Answer(s): (a) 124 m/min; (b) 1.86 km