At 12 59, Linda cycled from the mosque towards the temple while Victoria cycled from the temple towards the mosque. At 13 19, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Linda reached temple but Victoria was 920 m from the mosque.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the mosque in km.
(a)
From 12 59 to 13 19 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 920 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 92 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the mosque
= 20 x 92
= 1840 m
1000 m = 1 km
1840 m = 1.84 km
Distance between the temple and the mosque = 1.84 km
Answer(s): (a) 92 m/min; (b) 1.84 km