At 12 57, Jade cycled from the bakery towards the florist while Vanessa cycled from the florist towards the bakery. At 13 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 15 minutes later, Jade reached florist but Vanessa was 960 m from the bakery.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the florist and the bakery in km.
(a)
From 12 57 to 13 15 = 18 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 960 ÷ (18 - 15)
= 320 m/min
(b)
Distance between the florist and the bakery
= 18 x 320
= 5760 m
1000 m = 1 km
5760 m = 5.76 km
Distance between the florist and the bakery = 5.76 km
Answer(s): (a) 320 m/min; (b) 5.76 km