At 13 57, Nora cycled from the church towards the bank while Erika cycled from the bank towards the church. At 14 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Nora reached bank but Erika was 1032 m from the church.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bank and the church in km.
(a)
From 13 57 to 14 17 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1032 ÷ (20 - 14)
= 172 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bank and the church
= 20 x 172
= 3440 m
1000 m = 1 km
3440 m = 3.44 km
Distance between the bank and the church = 3.44 km
Answer(s): (a) 172 m/min; (b) 3.44 km