At 10 56, Lynn cycled from the park towards the salon while Yoko cycled from the salon towards the park. At 11 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Lynn reached salon but Yoko was 912 m from the park.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the salon and the park in km.
(a)
From 10 56 to 11 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 912 ÷ (15 - 9)
= 152 m/min
(b)
Distance between the salon and the park
= 15 x 152
= 2280 m
1000 m = 1 km
2280 m = 2.28 km
Distance between the salon and the park = 2.28 km
Answer(s): (a) 152 m/min; (b) 2.28 km