At 13 54, Zoe cycled from the bakery towards the market while Elyse cycled from the market towards the bakery. At 14 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Zoe reached market but Elyse was 1056 m from the bakery.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the bakery in km.
(a)
From 13 54 to 14 14 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1056 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 96 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the bakery
= 20 x 96
= 1920 m
1000 m = 1 km
1920 m = 1.92 km
Distance between the market and the bakery = 1.92 km
Answer(s): (a) 96 m/min; (b) 1.92 km