At 13 56, Xylia cycled from the library towards the salon while Gabby cycled from the salon towards the library. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Xylia reached salon but Gabby was 1200 m from the library.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the salon and the library in km.
(a)
From 13 56 to 14 13 = 17 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1200 ÷ (17 - 11)
= 200 m/min
(b)
Distance between the salon and the library
= 17 x 200
= 3400 m
1000 m = 1 km
3400 m = 3.4 km
Distance between the salon and the library = 3.4 km
Answer(s): (a) 200 m/min; (b) 3.4 km