At 13 58, Lucy cycled from the bakery towards the clinic while Lynn cycled from the clinic towards the bakery. At 14 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Lucy reached clinic but Lynn was 900 m from the bakery.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the clinic and the bakery in km.
(a)
From 13 58 to 14 11 = 13 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 900 ÷ (13 - 10)
= 300 m/min
(b)
Distance between the clinic and the bakery
= 13 x 300
= 3900 m
1000 m = 1 km
3900 m = 3.9 km
Distance between the clinic and the bakery = 3.9 km
Answer(s): (a) 300 m/min; (b) 3.9 km