At 10 52, Diana cycled from the bistro towards the church while Natalie cycled from the church towards the bistro. At 11 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Diana reached church but Natalie was 996 m from the bistro.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the church and the bistro in km.
(a)
From 10 52 to 11 12 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 996 ÷ (20 - 8)
= 83 m/min
(b)
Distance between the church and the bistro
= 20 x 83
= 1660 m
1000 m = 1 km
1660 m = 1.66 km
Distance between the church and the bistro = 1.66 km
Answer(s): (a) 83 m/min; (b) 1.66 km