At 11 53, Penelope cycled from the florist towards the temple while Abi cycled from the temple towards the florist. At 12 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Penelope reached temple but Abi was 1025 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the florist in km.
(a)
From 11 53 to 12 11 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1025 ÷ (18 - 13)
= 205 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the florist
= 18 x 205
= 3690 m
1000 m = 1 km
3690 m = 3.69 km
Distance between the temple and the florist = 3.69 km
Answer(s): (a) 205 m/min; (b) 3.69 km