At 13 58, Zara cycled from the playground towards the bank while Xuan cycled from the bank towards the playground. At 14 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Zara reached bank but Xuan was 1050 m from the playground.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bank and the playground in km.
(a)
From 13 58 to 14 15 = 17 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1050 ÷ (17 - 14)
= 350 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bank and the playground
= 17 x 350
= 5950 m
1000 m = 1 km
5950 m = 5.95 km
Distance between the bank and the playground = 5.95 km
Answer(s): (a) 350 m/min; (b) 5.95 km