At 10 58, Emily cycled from the florist towards the boutique while Pamela cycled from the boutique towards the florist. At 11 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 15 minutes later, Emily reached boutique but Pamela was 945 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the boutique and the florist in km.
(a)
From 10 58 to 11 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 945 ÷ (20 - 15)
= 189 m/min
(b)
Distance between the boutique and the florist
= 20 x 189
= 3780 m
1000 m = 1 km
3780 m = 3.78 km
Distance between the boutique and the florist = 3.78 km
Answer(s): (a) 189 m/min; (b) 3.78 km