At 11 52, Pamela cycled from the bank towards the temple while Lynn cycled from the temple towards the bank. At 12 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 9 minutes later, Pamela reached temple but Lynn was 1001 m from the bank.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the temple and the bank in km.
(a)
From 11 52 to 12 12 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1001 ÷ (20 - 9)
= 91 m/min
(b)
Distance between the temple and the bank
= 20 x 91
= 1820 m
1000 m = 1 km
1820 m = 1.82 km
Distance between the temple and the bank = 1.82 km
Answer(s): (a) 91 m/min; (b) 1.82 km