At 11 55, Lynn cycled from the farm towards the church while Barbara cycled from the church towards the farm. At 12 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Lynn reached church but Barbara was 918 m from the farm.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the church and the farm in km.
(a)
From 11 55 to 12 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 918 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 102 m/min
(b)
Distance between the church and the farm
= 20 x 102
= 2040 m
1000 m = 1 km
2040 m = 2.04 km
Distance between the church and the farm = 2.04 km
Answer(s): (a) 102 m/min; (b) 2.04 km