At 12 59, Kathy cycled from the farm towards the salon while Elyse cycled from the salon towards the farm. At 13 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Kathy reached salon but Elyse was 1040 m from the farm.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the salon and the farm in km.
(a)
From 12 59 to 13 14 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1040 ÷ (15 - 7)
= 130 m/min
(b)
Distance between the salon and the farm
= 15 x 130
= 1950 m
1000 m = 1 km
1950 m = 1.95 km
Distance between the salon and the farm = 1.95 km
Answer(s): (a) 130 m/min; (b) 1.95 km