At 10 54, Abi cycled from the cafe towards the school while Lynn cycled from the school towards the cafe. At 11 14, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Abi reached school but Lynn was 1143 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the school and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 10 54 to 11 14 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1143 ÷ (20 - 11)
= 127 m/min
(b)
Distance between the school and the cafe
= 20 x 127
= 2540 m
1000 m = 1 km
2540 m = 2.54 km
Distance between the school and the cafe = 2.54 km
Answer(s): (a) 127 m/min; (b) 2.54 km