At 13 58, Victoria cycled from the grocery store towards the bistro while Vanessa cycled from the bistro towards the grocery store. At 14 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Victoria reached bistro but Vanessa was 1062 m from the grocery store.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the grocery store in km.
(a)
From 13 58 to 14 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1062 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 118 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the grocery store
= 20 x 118
= 2360 m
1000 m = 1 km
2360 m = 2.36 km
Distance between the bistro and the grocery store = 2.36 km
Answer(s): (a) 118 m/min; (b) 2.36 km