At 12 51, Jane cycled from the boutique towards the hospital while Fanny cycled from the hospital towards the boutique. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Jane reached hospital but Fanny was 1127 m from the boutique.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the hospital and the boutique in km.
(a)
From 12 51 to 13 11 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1127 ÷ (20 - 13)
= 161 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the boutique
= 20 x 161
= 3220 m
1000 m = 1 km
3220 m = 3.22 km
Distance between the hospital and the boutique = 3.22 km
Answer(s): (a) 161 m/min; (b) 3.22 km