At 11 57, Nicole cycled from the church towards the library while Tina cycled from the library towards the church. At 12 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Nicole reached library but Tina was 1130 m from the church.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the library and the church in km.
(a)
From 11 57 to 12 17 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1130 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 113 m/min
(b)
Distance between the library and the church
= 20 x 113
= 2260 m
1000 m = 1 km
2260 m = 2.26 km
Distance between the library and the church = 2.26 km
Answer(s): (a) 113 m/min; (b) 2.26 km