At 12 56, Tina cycled from the temple towards the playground while Gillian cycled from the playground towards the temple. At 13 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Tina reached playground but Gillian was 1040 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the playground and the temple in km.
(a)
From 12 56 to 13 12 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1040 ÷ (16 - 8)
= 130 m/min
(b)
Distance between the playground and the temple
= 16 x 130
= 2080 m
1000 m = 1 km
2080 m = 2.08 km
Distance between the playground and the temple = 2.08 km
Answer(s): (a) 130 m/min; (b) 2.08 km