Question
At 10 59, Pamela cycled from the bakery towards the hospital while Xylia cycled from the hospital towards the bakery. At 11 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Pamela reached hospital but Xylia was 1160 m from the bakery.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the hospital and the bakery in km.
3 m
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At 10 59, Pamela cycled from the bakery towards the hospital while Xylia cycled from the hospital towards the bakery. At 11 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Pamela reached hospital but Xylia was 1160 m from the bakery.
  1. At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
  2. Find the distance between the hospital and the bakery in km.