At 11 58, Emma cycled from the temple towards the florist while Natalie cycled from the florist towards the temple. At 12 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Emma reached florist but Natalie was 992 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the temple in km.
(a)
From 11 58 to 12 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 992 ÷ (15 - 11)
= 248 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the temple
= 15 x 248
= 3720 m
1000 m = 1 km
3720 m = 3.72 km
Distance between the florist and the temple = 3.72 km
Answer(s): (a) 248 m/min; (b) 3.72 km