At 10 54, Zara cycled from the hypermart towards the boutique while Anna cycled from the boutique towards the hypermart. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Zara reached boutique but Anna was 954 m from the hypermart.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the boutique and the hypermart in km.
(a)
From 10 54 to 11 14 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 954 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 106 m/min
(b)
Distance between the boutique and the hypermart
= 20 x 106
= 2120 m
1000 m = 1 km
2120 m = 2.12 km
Distance between the boutique and the hypermart = 2.12 km
Answer(s): (a) 106 m/min; (b) 2.12 km