At 13 56, Zara cycled from the temple towards the bistro while Gillian cycled from the bistro towards the temple. At 14 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Zara reached bistro but Gillian was 1105 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the temple in km.
(a)
From 13 56 to 14 16 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1105 ÷ (20 - 7)
= 85 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the temple
= 20 x 85
= 1700 m
1000 m = 1 km
1700 m = 1.7 km
Distance between the bistro and the temple = 1.7 km
Answer(s): (a) 85 m/min; (b) 1.7 km