At 10 59, Vanessa cycled from the temple towards the bakery while Cindy cycled from the bakery towards the temple. At 11 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Vanessa reached bakery but Cindy was 1200 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bakery and the temple in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 15 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1200 ÷ (16 - 8)
= 150 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bakery and the temple
= 16 x 150
= 2400 m
1000 m = 1 km
2400 m = 2.4 km
Distance between the bakery and the temple = 2.4 km
Answer(s): (a) 150 m/min; (b) 2.4 km