At 10 58, Raeann cycled from the bistro towards the mall while Xylia cycled from the mall towards the bistro. At 11 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Raeann reached mall but Xylia was 1170 m from the bistro.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the mall and the bistro in km.
(a)
From 10 58 to 11 15 = 17 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1170 ÷ (17 - 8)
= 130 m/min
(b)
Distance between the mall and the bistro
= 17 x 130
= 2210 m
1000 m = 1 km
2210 m = 2.21 km
Distance between the mall and the bistro = 2.21 km
Answer(s): (a) 130 m/min; (b) 2.21 km