At 11 55, Raeann cycled from the bistro towards the museum while Tina cycled from the museum towards the bistro. At 12 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Raeann reached museum but Tina was 900 m from the bistro.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the museum and the bistro in km.
(a)
From 11 55 to 12 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 900 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 90 m/min
(b)
Distance between the museum and the bistro
= 20 x 90
= 1800 m
1000 m = 1 km
1800 m = 1.8 km
Distance between the museum and the bistro = 1.8 km
Answer(s): (a) 90 m/min; (b) 1.8 km