Question
At 11 59, Mary cycled from the mall towards the temple while Betty cycled from the temple towards the mall. At 12 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Mary reached temple but Betty was 1050 m from the mall.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the temple and the mall in km.
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At 11 59, Mary cycled from the mall towards the temple while Betty cycled from the temple towards the mall. At 12 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Mary reached temple but Betty was 1050 m from the mall.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the temple and the mall in km.