At 10 51, Xylia cycled from the cinema towards the bistro while Natalie cycled from the bistro towards the cinema. At 11 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Xylia reached bistro but Natalie was 1134 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 10 51 to 11 11 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1134 ÷ (20 - 14)
= 189 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the cinema
= 20 x 189
= 3780 m
1000 m = 1 km
3780 m = 3.78 km
Distance between the bistro and the cinema = 3.78 km
Answer(s): (a) 189 m/min; (b) 3.78 km