At 10 56, Fiona cycled from the playground towards the hypermart while Abi cycled from the hypermart towards the playground. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Fiona reached hypermart but Abi was 1120 m from the playground.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hypermart and the playground in km.
(a)
From 10 56 to 11 14 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1120 ÷ (18 - 11)
= 160 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hypermart and the playground
= 18 x 160
= 2880 m
1000 m = 1 km
2880 m = 2.88 km
Distance between the hypermart and the playground = 2.88 km
Answer(s): (a) 160 m/min; (b) 2.88 km