At 13 59, Nicole cycled from the grocery store towards the florist while Roshel cycled from the florist towards the grocery store. At 14 17, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Nicole reached florist but Roshel was 1100 m from the grocery store.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the grocery store in km.
(a)
From 13 59 to 14 17 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1100 ÷ (18 - 14)
= 275 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the grocery store
= 18 x 275
= 4950 m
1000 m = 1 km
4950 m = 4.95 km
Distance between the florist and the grocery store = 4.95 km
Answer(s): (a) 275 m/min; (b) 4.95 km