At 12 53, Fanny cycled from the boutique towards the bistro while Cindy cycled from the bistro towards the boutique. At 13 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 15 minutes later, Fanny reached bistro but Cindy was 1025 m from the boutique.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the boutique in km.
(a)
From 12 53 to 13 13 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1025 ÷ (20 - 15)
= 205 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the boutique
= 20 x 205
= 4100 m
1000 m = 1 km
4100 m = 4.1 km
Distance between the bistro and the boutique = 4.1 km
Answer(s): (a) 205 m/min; (b) 4.1 km