At 10 58, Hazel cycled from the church towards the school while Yoko cycled from the school towards the church. At 11 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Hazel reached school but Yoko was 927 m from the church.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the school and the church in km.
(a)
From 10 58 to 11 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 927 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 103 m/min
(b)
Distance between the school and the church
= 20 x 103
= 2060 m
1000 m = 1 km
2060 m = 2.06 km
Distance between the school and the church = 2.06 km
Answer(s): (a) 103 m/min; (b) 2.06 km