At 10 52, Kimberly cycled from the park towards the clinic while Kathy cycled from the clinic towards the park. At 11 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Kimberly reached clinic but Kathy was 1162 m from the park.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the clinic and the park in km.
(a)
From 10 52 to 11 12 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1162 ÷ (20 - 13)
= 166 m/min
(b)
Distance between the clinic and the park
= 20 x 166
= 3320 m
1000 m = 1 km
3320 m = 3.32 km
Distance between the clinic and the park = 3.32 km
Answer(s): (a) 166 m/min; (b) 3.32 km