At 10 59, Opal cycled from the cafe towards the church while Kathy cycled from the church towards the cafe. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Opal reached church but Kathy was 1140 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the church and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 10 59 to 11 14 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1140 ÷ (15 - 9)
= 190 m/min
(b)
Distance between the church and the cafe
= 15 x 190
= 2850 m
1000 m = 1 km
2850 m = 2.85 km
Distance between the church and the cafe = 2.85 km
Answer(s): (a) 190 m/min; (b) 2.85 km