At 12 59, Hazel cycled from the bistro towards the museum while Xandra cycled from the museum towards the bistro. At 13 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Hazel reached museum but Xandra was 1056 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 12 59 to 13 14 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1056 ÷ (15 - 9)
= 176 m/min
(b)
Distance between the museum and the bistro
= 15 x 176
= 2640 m
1000 m = 1 km
2640 m = 2.64 km
Distance between the museum and the bistro = 2.64 km
Answer(s): (a) 176 m/min; (b) 2.64 km