At 10 59, Esther cycled from the market towards the park while Penelope cycled from the park towards the market. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Esther reached park but Penelope was 1090 m from the market.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the park and the market in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 14 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1090 ÷ (15 - 10)
= 218 m/min
(b)
Distance between the park and the market
= 15 x 218
= 3270 m
1000 m = 1 km
3270 m = 3.27 km
Distance between the park and the market = 3.27 km
Answer(s): (a) 218 m/min; (b) 3.27 km