At 10 55, Lynn cycled from the boutique towards the school while Raeann cycled from the school towards the boutique. At 11 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Lynn reached school but Raeann was 920 m from the boutique.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the school and the boutique in km.
(a)
From 10 55 to 11 11 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 920 ÷ (16 - 8)
= 115 m/min
(b)
Distance between the school and the boutique
= 16 x 115
= 1840 m
1000 m = 1 km
1840 m = 1.84 km
Distance between the school and the boutique = 1.84 km
Answer(s): (a) 115 m/min; (b) 1.84 km