At 13 56, Min cycled from the bank towards the boutique while Abi cycled from the boutique towards the bank. At 14 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Min reached boutique but Abi was 980 m from the bank.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the boutique and the bank in km.
(a)
From 13 56 to 14 14 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 980 ÷ (18 - 11)
= 140 m/min
(b)
Distance between the boutique and the bank
= 18 x 140
= 2520 m
1000 m = 1 km
2520 m = 2.52 km
Distance between the boutique and the bank = 2.52 km
Answer(s): (a) 140 m/min; (b) 2.52 km