At 13 56, Joelle cycled from the boutique towards the hospital while Lynn cycled from the hospital towards the boutique. At 14 16, the two cyclists passed each other. 7 minutes later, Joelle reached hospital but Lynn was 975 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 13 56 to 14 16 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 975 ÷ (20 - 7)
= 75 m/min
(b)
Distance between the hospital and the boutique
= 20 x 75
= 1500 m
1000 m = 1 km
1500 m = 1.5 km
Distance between the hospital and the boutique = 1.5 km
Answer(s): (a) 75 m/min; (b) 1.5 km