At 13 55, Vanessa cycled from the farm towards the hypermart while Esther cycled from the hypermart towards the farm. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Vanessa reached hypermart but Esther was 1040 m from the farm.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hypermart and the farm in km.
(a)
From 13 55 to 14 13 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1040 ÷ (18 - 10)
= 130 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hypermart and the farm
= 18 x 130
= 2340 m
1000 m = 1 km
2340 m = 2.34 km
Distance between the hypermart and the farm = 2.34 km
Answer(s): (a) 130 m/min; (b) 2.34 km