At 13 59, Diana cycled from the park towards the clinic while Roshel cycled from the clinic towards the park. At 14 13, the two cyclists passed each other. 11 minutes later, Diana reached clinic but Roshel was 930 m from the park.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the clinic and the park in km.
(a)
From 13 59 to 14 13 = 14 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 930 ÷ (14 - 11)
= 310 m/min
(b)
Distance between the clinic and the park
= 14 x 310
= 4340 m
1000 m = 1 km
4340 m = 4.34 km
Distance between the clinic and the park = 4.34 km
Answer(s): (a) 310 m/min; (b) 4.34 km