At 11 58, Kimberly cycled from the bakery towards the temple while Shannon cycled from the temple towards the bakery. At 12 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Kimberly reached temple but Shannon was 1080 m from the bakery.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the bakery in km.
(a)
From 11 58 to 12 17 = 19 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1080 ÷ (19 - 7)
= 90 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the bakery
= 19 x 90
= 1710 m
1000 m = 1 km
1710 m = 1.71 km
Distance between the temple and the bakery = 1.71 km
Answer(s): (a) 90 m/min; (b) 1.71 km