At 10 57, Xylia cycled from the boutique towards the hospital while Sabrina cycled from the hospital towards the boutique. At 11 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 13 minutes later, Xylia reached hospital but Sabrina was 1005 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 10 57 to 11 13 = 16 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1005 ÷ (16 - 13)
= 335 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the boutique
= 16 x 335
= 5360 m
1000 m = 1 km
5360 m = 5.36 km
Distance between the hospital and the boutique = 5.36 km
Answer(s): (a) 335 m/min; (b) 5.36 km