At 11 58, Hazel cycled from the park towards the church while Yoko cycled from the church towards the park. At 12 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Hazel reached church but Yoko was 920 m from the park.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the church and the park in km.
(a)
From 11 58 to 12 14 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 920 ÷ (16 - 12)
= 230 m/min
(b)
Distance between the church and the park
= 16 x 230
= 3680 m
1000 m = 1 km
3680 m = 3.68 km
Distance between the church and the park = 3.68 km
Answer(s): (a) 230 m/min; (b) 3.68 km