At 12 58, Fanny cycled from the mall towards the cafe while Shannon cycled from the cafe towards the mall. At 13 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Fanny reached cafe but Shannon was 1104 m from the mall.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cafe and the mall in km.
(a)
From 12 58 to 13 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1104 ÷ (20 - 12)
= 138 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cafe and the mall
= 20 x 138
= 2760 m
1000 m = 1 km
2760 m = 2.76 km
Distance between the cafe and the mall = 2.76 km
Answer(s): (a) 138 m/min; (b) 2.76 km