At 12 56, Anna cycled from the florist towards the salon while Vanessa cycled from the salon towards the florist. At 13 11, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Anna reached salon but Vanessa was 948 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the salon and the florist in km.
(a)
From 12 56 to 13 11 = 15 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 948 ÷ (15 - 12)
= 316 m/min
(b)
Distance between the salon and the florist
= 15 x 316
= 4740 m
1000 m = 1 km
4740 m = 4.74 km
Distance between the salon and the florist = 4.74 km
Answer(s): (a) 316 m/min; (b) 4.74 km