At 12 57, Min cycled from the boutique towards the bistro while Dana cycled from the bistro towards the boutique. At 13 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Min reached bistro but Dana was 1134 m from the boutique.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the boutique in km.
(a)
From 12 57 to 13 17 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1134 ÷ (20 - 13)
= 162 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the boutique
= 20 x 162
= 3240 m
1000 m = 1 km
3240 m = 3.24 km
Distance between the bistro and the boutique = 3.24 km
Answer(s): (a) 162 m/min; (b) 3.24 km