At 12 56, Barbara cycled from the temple towards the hypermart while Penelope cycled from the hypermart towards the temple. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Barbara reached hypermart but Penelope was 1008 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hypermart and the temple in km.
(a)
From 12 56 to 13 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1008 ÷ (15 - 11)
= 252 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hypermart and the temple
= 15 x 252
= 3780 m
1000 m = 1 km
3780 m = 3.78 km
Distance between the hypermart and the temple = 3.78 km
Answer(s): (a) 252 m/min; (b) 3.78 km