At 11 58, Fanny cycled from the florist towards the market while Mary cycled from the market towards the florist. At 12 18, the two cyclists passed each other. 8 minutes later, Fanny reached market but Mary was 1104 m from the florist.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the market and the florist in km.
(a)
From 11 58 to 12 18 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1104 ÷ (20 - 8)
= 92 m/min
(b)
Distance between the market and the florist
= 20 x 92
= 1840 m
1000 m = 1 km
1840 m = 1.84 km
Distance between the market and the florist = 1.84 km
Answer(s): (a) 92 m/min; (b) 1.84 km