At 10 59, Yoko cycled from the farm towards the salon while Vanessa cycled from the salon towards the farm. At 11 19, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Yoko reached salon but Vanessa was 1078 m from the farm.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the salon and the farm in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 19 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1078 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 98 m/min
(b)
Distance between the salon and the farm
= 20 x 98
= 1960 m
1000 m = 1 km
1960 m = 1.96 km
Distance between the salon and the farm = 1.96 km
Answer(s): (a) 98 m/min; (b) 1.96 km