At 13 55, Kimberly cycled from the temple towards the bistro while Xandra cycled from the bistro towards the temple. At 14 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Kimberly reached bistro but Xandra was 950 m from the temple.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the temple in km.
(a)
From 13 55 to 14 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 950 ÷ (20 - 10)
= 95 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the temple
= 20 x 95
= 1900 m
1000 m = 1 km
1900 m = 1.9 km
Distance between the bistro and the temple = 1.9 km
Answer(s): (a) 95 m/min; (b) 1.9 km