At 13 58, Gwen cycled from the florist towards the cinema while Shannon cycled from the cinema towards the florist. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Gwen reached cinema but Shannon was 1140 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cinema and the florist in km.
(a)
From 13 58 to 14 13 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1140 ÷ (15 - 9)
= 190 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the florist
= 15 x 190
= 2850 m
1000 m = 1 km
2850 m = 2.85 km
Distance between the cinema and the florist = 2.85 km
Answer(s): (a) 190 m/min; (b) 2.85 km