At 11 58, Jean cycled from the salon towards the temple while Hazel cycled from the temple towards the salon. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Jean reached temple but Hazel was 1056 m from the salon.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the salon in km.
(a)
From 11 58 to 12 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1056 ÷ (15 - 13)
= 528 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the salon
= 15 x 528
= 7920 m
1000 m = 1 km
7920 m = 7.92 km
Distance between the temple and the salon = 7.92 km
Answer(s): (a) 528 m/min; (b) 7.92 km