At 13 56, Sabrina cycled from the cafe towards the museum while Hilda cycled from the museum towards the cafe. At 14 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Sabrina reached museum but Hilda was 994 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the museum and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 13 56 to 14 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 994 ÷ (15 - 8)
= 142 m/min
(b)
Distance between the museum and the cafe
= 15 x 142
= 2130 m
1000 m = 1 km
2130 m = 2.13 km
Distance between the museum and the cafe = 2.13 km
Answer(s): (a) 142 m/min; (b) 2.13 km