At 10 57, Yen cycled from the cafe towards the market while Sabrina cycled from the market towards the cafe. At 11 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Yen reached market but Sabrina was 1190 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 10 57 to 11 17 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1190 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 119 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the cafe
= 20 x 119
= 2380 m
1000 m = 1 km
2380 m = 2.38 km
Distance between the market and the cafe = 2.38 km
Answer(s): (a) 119 m/min; (b) 2.38 km