At 13 55, Jen cycled from the museum towards the farm while Emily cycled from the farm towards the museum. At 14 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Jen reached farm but Emily was 1001 m from the museum.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the farm and the museum in km.
(a)
From 13 55 to 14 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1001 ÷ (20 - 13)
= 143 m/min
(b)
Distance between the farm and the museum
= 20 x 143
= 2860 m
1000 m = 1 km
2860 m = 2.86 km
Distance between the farm and the museum = 2.86 km
Answer(s): (a) 143 m/min; (b) 2.86 km