At 13 58, Emma cycled from the school towards the bakery while Tammy cycled from the bakery towards the school. At 14 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Emma reached bakery but Tammy was 1111 m from the school.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bakery and the school in km.
(a)
From 13 58 to 14 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1111 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 101 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bakery and the school
= 20 x 101
= 2020 m
1000 m = 1 km
2020 m = 2.02 km
Distance between the bakery and the school = 2.02 km
Answer(s): (a) 101 m/min; (b) 2.02 km