At 10 54, Roshel cycled from the temple towards the boutique while Joelle cycled from the boutique towards the temple. At 11 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Roshel reached boutique but Joelle was 900 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the boutique and the temple in km.
(a)
From 10 54 to 11 12 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 900 ÷ (18 - 13)
= 180 m/min
(b)
Distance between the boutique and the temple
= 18 x 180
= 3240 m
1000 m = 1 km
3240 m = 3.24 km
Distance between the boutique and the temple = 3.24 km
Answer(s): (a) 180 m/min; (b) 3.24 km