At 13 52, Tina cycled from the cinema towards the bistro while Fiona cycled from the bistro towards the cinema. At 14 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Tina reached bistro but Fiona was 1098 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 13 52 to 14 12 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1098 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 122 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the cinema
= 20 x 122
= 2440 m
1000 m = 1 km
2440 m = 2.44 km
Distance between the bistro and the cinema = 2.44 km
Answer(s): (a) 122 m/min; (b) 2.44 km