At 12 55, Kathy cycled from the temple towards the hospital while Jaslyn cycled from the hospital towards the temple. At 13 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Kathy reached hospital but Jaslyn was 1053 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hospital and the temple in km.
(a)
From 12 55 to 13 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1053 ÷ (20 - 7)
= 81 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the temple
= 20 x 81
= 1620 m
1000 m = 1 km
1620 m = 1.62 km
Distance between the hospital and the temple = 1.62 km
Answer(s): (a) 81 m/min; (b) 1.62 km