At 13 53, Anna cycled from the cinema towards the cafe while Joelle cycled from the cafe towards the cinema. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Anna reached cafe but Joelle was 1000 m from the cinema.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cafe and the cinema in km.
(a)
From 13 53 to 14 13 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1000 ÷ (20 - 12)
= 125 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cafe and the cinema
= 20 x 125
= 2500 m
1000 m = 1 km
2500 m = 2.5 km
Distance between the cafe and the cinema = 2.5 km
Answer(s): (a) 125 m/min; (b) 2.5 km