At 12 58, Kylie cycled from the clinic towards the market while Fanny cycled from the market towards the clinic. At 13 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 15 minutes later, Kylie reached market but Fanny was 965 m from the clinic.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the clinic in km.
(a)
From 12 58 to 13 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 965 ÷ (20 - 15)
= 193 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the clinic
= 20 x 193
= 3860 m
1000 m = 1 km
3860 m = 3.86 km
Distance between the market and the clinic = 3.86 km
Answer(s): (a) 193 m/min; (b) 3.86 km