At 12 56, Yoko cycled from the clinic towards the cafe while Hilda cycled from the cafe towards the clinic. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 10 minutes later, Yoko reached cafe but Hilda was 1030 m from the clinic.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cafe and the clinic in km.
(a)
From 12 56 to 13 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1030 ÷ (15 - 10)
= 206 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cafe and the clinic
= 15 x 206
= 3090 m
1000 m = 1 km
3090 m = 3.09 km
Distance between the cafe and the clinic = 3.09 km
Answer(s): (a) 206 m/min; (b) 3.09 km