At 10 52, Hilda cycled from the mall towards the temple while Jade cycled from the temple towards the mall. At 11 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Hilda reached temple but Jade was 913 m from the mall.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the mall in km.
(a)
From 10 52 to 11 12 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 913 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 83 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the mall
= 20 x 83
= 1660 m
1000 m = 1 km
1660 m = 1.66 km
Distance between the temple and the mall = 1.66 km
Answer(s): (a) 83 m/min; (b) 1.66 km