At 12 59, Penelope cycled from the church towards the clinic while Barbara cycled from the clinic towards the church. At 13 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Penelope reached clinic but Barbara was 950 m from the church.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the clinic and the church in km.
(a)
From 12 59 to 13 15 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 950 ÷ (16 - 14)
= 475 m/min
(b)
Distance between the clinic and the church
= 16 x 475
= 7600 m
1000 m = 1 km
7600 m = 7.6 km
Distance between the clinic and the church = 7.6 km
Answer(s): (a) 475 m/min; (b) 7.6 km