At 10 54, Lynn cycled from the temple towards the cinema while Rachel cycled from the cinema towards the temple. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Lynn reached cinema but Rachel was 975 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cinema and the temple in km.
(a)
From 10 54 to 11 14 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 975 ÷ (20 - 7)
= 75 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the temple
= 20 x 75
= 1500 m
1000 m = 1 km
1500 m = 1.5 km
Distance between the cinema and the temple = 1.5 km
Answer(s): (a) 75 m/min; (b) 1.5 km